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 ...

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 ...

Electrical extension cords are tremendously useful for powering devices when your gadget’s power cord isn’t long enough to reach an electrical outlet. Normal extension cords have a so-called male plug ...

Electrical problems stemming from the use of numerous space heaters powered by a generator and overloaded extension cords were likely to blame for a house fire late Friday in Central Lubbock, ...

Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially as the weather cools down - can be risky.