LITESUN LA-64
The LITESUN LA-64 is a compact single-outlet surge protector manufactured by LITESUN and marketed through online retail channels including Amazon Haul. The documented example was manufactured during August 2025 and purchased new from Amazon Haul in December 2025 for $6.75.
Unlike most surge protectors documented by the OldSurge Archive, the LA-64 protects only a single receptacle and plugs directly into an existing wall outlet, eliminating the need for an attached power cord. The documented example is significant as the first LITESUN product documented by the archive and the first single-outlet surge protector preserved within the collection.
The documented example entered regular service in November 2026 protecting an HP LaserJet printer.
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Front view of the Litesun LA-64 single-outlet surge protector. The device incorporates a single grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacle and a "PROTECTED" indicator located above the outlet opening.
Overview
The LITESUN LA-64 is a compact direct-plug surge protector intended to provide surge suppression for a single connected appliance or electronic device. The design emphasizes simplicity, low cost, and minimal space requirements while providing basic transient-voltage protection.
The documented example is noteworthy as the first product manufactured by LITESUN documented by the OldSurge Archive. It is also the archive's first documented one-outlet surge protector, representing a category of product not previously preserved within the collection.
The unit was purchased through Amazon Haul, illustrating the growing role of low-cost direct-import sales channels in the modern consumer power-protection market.
Historical Context
The LA-64 appears representative of a modern generation of low-cost direct-plug surge protectors marketed through online marketplaces. Unlike many surge protectors of the 1990s and 2000s that incorporated multiple outlets, telephone-line protection, coaxial protection, or EMI filtering, the LA-64 focuses on protecting a single connected device while occupying minimal space.
LITESUN identifies itself as a manufacturer of surge protectors, power strips, extension cords, and electrical connectivity products. Company information published on the manufacturer's website states that the company was founded in 1995 and exports products worldwide.
As of November 2026, no references to model LA-64 or FM-LA64 had been identified on the manufacturer's public website, suggesting that the product may have been marketed through a retailer-specific, regional, or OEM sales channel.
Documented Example
- OldSurge ID: OS-0033
- Manufacturer: LITESUN
- Model: LA-64
- Marketplace Designation: FM-LA64
- Part Number: Unknown
- Serial Number: None Observed
- Manufacturing Date: August 2025
- Date Acquired: December 2025
- Date Entered Service: November 2026
Specifications
The LA-64 differs from most artifacts documented by the archive in that it provides protection for only a single receptacle while utilizing a direct-plug form factor. This compact architecture eliminates the need for a separate enclosure, attached cord, and power-strip style outlet bank.
The device bears ETL Listed certification markings and is marked as conforming to the requirements of UL 498A and UL 1449. The rear enclosure also indicates certification to CSA C22.2 No. 42 and C22.2 No. 269.3 standards. The ETL control number shown on the device is 3165047.
- Manufacturer: LITESUN
- Product Family: Unknown
- Model: LA-64
- Marketplace Designation: FM-LA64
- Device Type: Direct-Plug Surge Protector
- Country of Origin: TBD
* Outlets: 1
- Protection: AC Surge Suppression
- Manufacturer: Litesun
- Model: LA-64
- Device Type: Single-outlet surge protector
- Surge Protection Rating: 245 joules
- Electrical Rating: 15 A, 125 VAC, 1875 W
- Outlet Configuration: 1 grounded outlet
- Indicator: Protected LED
- Power Switch: Integrated ON/OFF switch
- Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Receptacle Type: NEMA 5-15R
- Dimensions:
- Length: 5.9 cm (2.3 in)
- Height: 4.0 cm (1.6 in)
- Thickness: 3.0 cm (1.2 in)
- Color: White
- Certification: ETL Listed
- Manufacturer: LITESUN
- Model: LA-64
- Device Type: Current Tap with Surge Protector
- Electrical Rating: 15 A, 125 VAC, 60 Hz
- Maximum Load: 1875 W
- Surge Protection Rating: 700 V L-N
- SPD Classification: Type 3 SPD
- Country of Manufacture: China
- ETL Control Number: 3165047
- Weight: TBD
- Power Cord Length: None
- Plug Type: NEMA 5-15P
- Plug Style: Direct Plug
- Cord Type: None
- Conductors: N/A
- UL File Number: TBD
- CSA File Number: TBD
Notable Characteristics
- First documented LITESUN artifact preserved by the OldSurge Archive.
- First documented single-outlet surge protector in the archive.
- Manufactured during August 2025 according to molded date-code markings.
- Purchased through Amazon Haul during December 2025.
- Direct-plug architecture eliminates the need for an external power cord.
- Entered service protecting an HP LaserJet printer during November 2026.
Weight
Weight documentation pending.
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Documented artifact on digital scale.
Physical Characteristics
The LA-64 utilizes a compact direct-plug enclosure intended to occupy a single wall receptacle while providing one protected outlet for connected equipment. The design eliminates the cord assembly, enclosure length, and multi-outlet architecture commonly found on traditional surge protectors.
The Litesun LA-64 is a compact single-outlet wall-tap surge protector marketed by the manufacturer as a "Current Tap with Surge Protector". The device combines a grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacle, a Type 3 surge protective device (SPD), a protected-status indicator lamp, and an integrated power switch within a compact plug-in enclosure.
Photographs
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Front view of the Litesun LA-64 single-outlet surge protector. The device incorporates a single grounded NEMA 5-15R receptacle and a "PROTECTED" indicator located above the outlet opening.
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Right side view showing the integral ON/OFF rocker switch. Molded "I" and "O" markings identify the switch positions. -
Rear view showing the NEMA 5-15P plug assembly, enclosure screws, manufacturing date code wheel, and molded regulatory markings.
Date Codes
A molded date code within the enclosure indicates manufacture during August 2025.
The documented acquisition date of December 2025 suggests the unit entered retail distribution within approximately four months of manufacture.
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August 2025 molded date code.
Condition Upon Acquisition
The documented example was purchased new from Amazon Haul in December 2025. No visible shipping damage, enclosure discoloration, or operational defects were noted.
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Condition as acquired.
Functional Testing
The documented example entered service in November 2026 protecting an HP LaserJet printer.
Additional testing results pending.
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Functional testing.
Teardown
Teardown documentation pending.
Particular points of interest include:
- Surge-suppression component count
- Presence or absence of thermal protection
- MOV ratings and arrangement
- Internal construction quality
- Comparison with other modern low-cost surge protectors
- Compliance with contemporary surge-protection design practices
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Internal construction.
Comparison Notes
The LA-64 differs substantially from nearly every surge protector currently documented by the OldSurge Archive. Whereas most documented artifacts provide between six and ten receptacles and utilize attached cord assemblies, the LA-64 provides surge protection for a single outlet using a direct-plug architecture.
The design can be compared more closely with wall-mounted surge protectors such as the Curtis SP-600 and Globe Electric 12-003-7MS than with traditional power-strip style surge suppressors.
Recall Information
No recalls have been identified as of November 2026.
Historical References
The manufacturer's website identifies LITESUN as a producer of surge protectors, extension cords, and related electrical-connectivity products.
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LITESUN website homepage captured November 2026. -
LITESUN Brand Story page captured November 2026.
Online Listings and Marketing Material
The following images were captured from online retail listings associated with the device and provide examples of how the product was marketed, photographed, and described to consumers.
Amazon Haul Listing Images
The Litesun LA-64 continued to be sold through online marketplaces during the 2020s. Product listings emphasized compact size, a built-in power switch, 245-joule surge protection rating, and ETL certification. The images below are representative screenshots from an Amazon Haul marketplace listing.
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Amazon Haul product listing for the Litesun LA-64 single-outlet surge protector. The listing identifies the model as FM-LA64 and advertises protection rated at 245 joules with a 15 amp / 1875 watt electrical rating. The primary marketing image shows the compact wall-tap style device with integrated on/off switch and status indicator. -
Lifestyle image from the Amazon Haul product listing showing the surge protector installed in a wall outlet powering a small kitchen appliance. Marketing graphics indicate intended use with household devices such as juicers, ovens, mixers, and coffee machines. -
Dimension diagram from the Amazon Haul product listing. The illustration specifies an overall length of 5.9 cm (2.3 in), height of 4.0 cm (1.6 in), and side thickness of 3.0 cm (1.2 in). The image also shows the location of the integrated power switch and grounded NEMA 5-15 style receptacle.
Notes
- First documented LITESUN artifact.
- First documented single-outlet surge protector.
- Purchased new from Amazon Haul for $6.75 in December 2025.
- Entered service protecting an HP LaserJet printer in November 2026.
- Manufacturer's website states that LITESUN was founded in 1995.
- Model designation appears as LA-64 on the product and FM-LA64 in Amazon Haul listings.