Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

Plugging certain items into an extension cord can cause them to overheat, and may even cause a house fire. In fact, ...

Adding an extension cord brings that potential danger out from the wall and into your living spaces. Then there’s the tripping hazard. It might sound minor next to fire or shock, but tripping ...

"Over time, extension cords can wear down, overheat, and become a fire hazard," says Joel Worthington, president of Mr. Electric. If you must continue using an extension cord in any given ...

Although they range in wattage based on size, large air fryers can draw up to 2,000 watts, making them a major fire hazard if they're attached to an extension cord. If you don't have counter space ...

Most extension cords and power strips are not designed ... allow it to cool down before refueling it. The NFPA has more fire safety tips for cold weather on its website.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - Nearly 40,000 power cords were recalled after the manufacturer ... posing burn and fire hazards." The adapters were sold with "Yamaha-brand arranger workstations, digital ...