Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to ...

WINTON HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) - Investigators say an extension cord or faulty wire caused the fire that killed two children in Winton Hills. Now, records and interviews show a history of electrical ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A residential house fire on Gillespie Avenue marked the second electrical fire in just 48 hours caused by overloading a power strip, according to the Knoxville Fire Department.

Every year, electric extension cords cause about 4,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The misuse of electric extension cords and power ...

When in need of an extension cord in the office or at home, it's imperative to know that just because a particular cord is long enough, it's not necessarily the right one for the job. Many erroneously ...

If you live in a small space or have a kitchen with limited electrical outlets, don't be tempted to use extension cords for ...

Extension cords provide a convenient method of bringing temporary AC power to a device that is not located near a power outlet. If not used properly, extension cords can lead to electrical shock ...

Electrical experts have issued a stark warning to Brits about the dangers of plugging certain appliances into extension leads. Charanjit Mannu, director at Elec Training, has singled out kettles, ...