Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse woman has been charged with beating her 12-year-old daughter with an extension cord after a domestic dispute in their home, police said. Lateefiah Jones, 49, was charged ...

No matter how big or small your home is, it always seems like there aren't enough outlets. Extension cords and power strips can feel like a quick fix, making it easier to plug in all your devices. But ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, residents from around Central Oregon reported hearing a loud explosion. After numerous 911 calls, officials were attempting to locate the area of the ...

Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is "electronics," which is not as ...

Power Gems resemble natural rock formations with either three- or six-way power strips buried at their heart, as if emerging from the earth itself. Willem van Hooff has designed a collection of ...

In most Indian kitchens, space is limited, sockets are few, and appliances are many. Obviously, it is tempting to use an extension cord when your sandwich maker, microwave, or air fryer needs a power ...

A fire at a home in New London Thursday morning was caused by the misuse of extension cords, according to fire officials. Firefighters responded to the home on West Street around 5 a.m. Stream ...

Firefighters are issuing an important warning as extreme heat continues across Connecticut. The Naugatuck Fire Department said when running your air conditioner this summer, it’s important to plug the ...

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As summer approaches, more of us rely on fans, air purifiers, and other household gadgets to keep cool and comfortable, but plugging them into an extension cord could be a disaster waiting to happen.