KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Consumers should immediately stop using male-to-male extension cords, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which said that the products can cause electrocution, fires, and carbon ...

Extension cords are something most of us use all over our homes without a thought about safety. The only time we likely pause to think about the cords is when we hear of accidents that happen to other ...

A recent Consumer Product Safety Commission alert is urging people to not use male-to-male power chords. In spite of being illegal, the product is available online with the supposed use to feed ...

NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a notification from UL that the three generator distribution extension cords identified below may pose a fire hazard. The extension ...

Extension cords are fine for small devices, but certain appliances can be dangerous to use with them, particularly in cold weather.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon.com due to shock, electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide ...

No matter what size your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and power strips might seem like a quick and affordable fix, but for certain appliances, using ...

Heavy-duty appliances overload cords, leading to dangerous overheating and fire risks. Appliances over 1,800 watts need a dedicated wall outlet for safety. Daisy-chaining extension cords is a major ...

Are you using the wrong extension cords on your generator? Generator safety 101 Published: July 9, 2024 at 2:25 PMUpdated: July 9, 2024 at 2:32 PM Tags: generators, generator, generator extension cord ...