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

How much time do you spend thinking about extension cords? Probably not much … but did you know they’re one of the biggest ...

If you've ever used an extension cord before, you know the frustration of facing a tangled mess of cords every time you need to plug in something. Traditional extension cords are long and difficult to ...

A warning has been issued to anyone who has an extension lead at home. If you own one, you need to act with caution during ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - An extension cord. It can be a handy, temporary way to place electrical equipment wherever you'd like it. But when used improperly, extension cords can cause fire, injury, even death.

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 ...

Problem is, the only wall outlet available is about 8' high, and the APC's power cord won't reach it. I have a long extension cord (>20') rated at 1650W/13A with three outlets on it, no surge ...

Last week, when a British public safety group noted that up to 75 percent of plug-in car owners there had used an extension cord to plug in their cars, we thought the problem was likely more prevalent ...