Consumers urged to stop using male-to-male extension cords over fire, electrocution risk

Federal regulators warn that these extension cords pose deadly fire and electrocution risks, prompting major retailers to ...
Consumer Reports

Don't Use Male-to-Male Extension Cords Sold on Amazon—or Elsewhere

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 ...

CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Male-to-Male Extension Cords, Secures Delisting Commitments from e-Commerce Platforms

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cord listings ...
AOL

The Danger of Using a Male-to-Male Extension Cord

If you end up losing power this weekend due to the massive winter storm sweeping across more than half of the US, you may need to turn to a generator to keep essential power running. But there's one ...
NBC New York

CPSC Warns Consumers to ‘Immediately' Stop Using Male-to-Male Cords Sold on Amazon

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to "immediately" stop using male-to-male extension cords sold on Amazon.com due to shock, electrocution, fire and carbon monoxide ...
Gizmodo

U.S. Safety Agency Warns People to Stop Buying Male-to-Male Extension Cords on Amazon

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 ...
Yahoo

6 Times You Should Never Use an Extension Cord, According to Electricians

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Before using an extension cord, make sure you're using it safely and within its specifications. Refrain from using extension cords ...
AOL

13 Times You Should Never Use an Extension Cord, According to Electricians

In a world where many things are powered by electricity, a remotely placed wall outlet can be an inconvenience. While an extension cord is a quick fix to this issue, there are certain situations when ...