A number of appliances should never be plugged into an extension cord in the home as they can create a serious fire hazard.

Using the wrong extension cord can be dangerous. They can melt or overheat and cause a fire, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To prevent this, it’s important to buy the ...

"A lot of people don't have knowledge of extension cords," Martinez says. "If extension cords are 14-gauge and you're running an appliance with a heating element, [like] a toaster oven, microwave ...

Regarding indispensable household items, the extension cord ranks pretty high on the list. They are wonderfully handy for connecting household items to faraway wall outlets and can be a lifesaver ...

Blackford Circuit Court Judge Brian Bade imposed a 12-year sentence — eight years in prison followed by four years on ...

Tsahay Nurse, 37, who is accused of whipping her 9-year-old son with an extension cord, had learned he planned to rob a local ...

Home extension cords are great for certain devices, but an electrician warns against using them for these seven things.