Safety Warning - Old surge protectors, especially those 15-20 years old, pose a fire risk [1][3] - A faulty surge protector can melt outlets, singe walls, and cause electrical fires [2][3] - Instead of protecting from surges, old surge protectors can cause fires due to loose connections [4] - It is recommended to discard old surge protectors as a preventative measure [1][4] Incident Details - A surge protector, approximately 15-20 years old, caught fire, melting the outlet and singeing the wall [1][2][3] - The incident led to a temporary evacuation and a fire department response [2] - Electricians inspected the property the following morning and confirmed that everything else was fine [3]