House fires that start with a single overloaded cord rarely look dramatic at first. A warm plug, a faint plastic smell, a ...

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Extension cords and power strips seem convenient but plugging in large appliances can lead to overheating or fire hazards.

Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety. Any construction work site is full of potentially dangerous situations. OSHA ...

Although we are living in an increasingly wireless world, many of our electrical gadgets and appliances still require plugging into an outlet. Like the item it powers, an electrical power cord ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The arrival of colder weather in Arkansas brings up the old debate over what number on the thermostat is the most comfortable yet affordable— but it also means the risk of a home ...

Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Interpower Group of Companies has expanded its molded product family with the introduction of the Interpower Swiss 16-A power cords and cordsets for equipment rated up to 16 A ...

HP has announced a voluntary recall and replacement program for certain AC power cords with AC adapters shipped with HP and Compaq notebook and mini notebook computers, as well as with AC adapters ...

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Identifying GFCI use with extension cords is one of the best and easiest steps when inspecting a job site for safety. Any construction work site is full of potentially dangerous situations. OSHA ...