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 ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " daisy chaining, " can lead to the circuit overheating, which would cause the ...

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.

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...

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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 ...