Snake oil or great idea?

Forum Title: Snake oil or great idea?

I recently was asked about a combination duplex receptacle and dual USB port wiring device.It's not UL Listed based on my research to date and it looks like a doohickey cobbled together to jam 120V and 5V in the same box.Does anyone have any knowledge of these things?It's being hawked by a company called fastmac, which handles stuff designed for Apple products.http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/fastmac-u-socket-review/Thanks

Category: General Electrical Discussion Post By: Mack Heating & Cooling, Inc. (Fearing, OH), 03/23/2017

I have heard about them but haven't used one. It seems to be a good idea at least one in every room for cell phones. Also they are not Tamper Resistant.

- Jean Murphy (Bal Harbour, FL), 03/25/2017

Is the only reason for them to charge Iphones? I don't own anything that charges from a USB port. Is that a common thing?

- Gary K (Isleta Village Proper, NM), 03/25/2017

From their site: "Safety Agency Approval(s)- TUV Rheinland"Why didn't they just get UL approval, since it's made in the USA? Maybe that was the rigorous testing they claim.

- Frank K (Brent, AL), 03/25/2017

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