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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the fall and winter, windstorms can knock out power for thousands of people in the Puget Sound area for hours and ...

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 ...

Extension cords are fine for everyday gadgets, but using them with some appliances - especially in colder weather - can be ...

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 ...