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 ...

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 ...

One of the biggest mistakes one can make with a generator is to attempt to use it with a double male extension cord. These ...

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the right ...

Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords to power devices and appliances with significant power demands. Don't ...

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When the lights go out, the way you string together a few cords can quietly decide whether your home stays safely powered or turns into a hazard zone. The difference between a safe, temporary setup ...

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 ...

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

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

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 ...