Don’t let extension cord errors put your home at risk. Find out the most common mistakes and tips for proper use to ensure safety and efficiency.

Extension cords and power strips are often safe for home and office electronics, but they can be hazardous for other common ...

According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a fire hazard.

During the 911 call, the woman reportedly said she had spanked her son using an extension cord and that it “went too far.” ...

A 29-year-old Seattle woman is in custody after police say she killed her 14-year-old son after beating him with an extension ...

Take proper precautions with electronics and never plug these household appliances into an extension cord. Doing so could ...

A Seattle mother is in jail on suspicion of murder after telling police she cut and beat her teenage son until he died.

"Don't get me wrong, I love this outlet cover/extension cord," said a generally satisfied reviewer. "It hides the plug-ins ...

An early morning fire in the 1200 block of Perryville Place has the Fire Department concerned with people's use of extension cords. The Fire Department was on the scene for about two and half hours ...

The 29-year-old woman had a first appearance hearing Friday, when a judge determined there was probable cause for her arrest and set her bail at $3 million.

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 all ...