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 ...

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 ...

Every year, hardware stores get requests for male-to-male electrical cords, mostly from people who have strung their Christmas lights backwards, leaving the female end of the cord near the electrical ...

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 ...