Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

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 ...

Happy extension cord season. If you find one of your cords is getting warm, then you are trying to pull too much electricity through it and may be on your way to big trouble. Having the right size ...

Extension cords typically have one male end and one female end. However, on sites like Amazon, you might come across cables that have male connectors on both ends. These cables are extremely unsafe to ...

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 ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using and dispose of certain extension cords sold on Amazon because they pose several safety hazards. The ...

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 ...

If you're one of the millions experiencing the current heat wave happening in the Midwest and Northeast, you probably have your AC units cranked up to fight the scorching temps. But there's a very ...

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the ...

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 ...