Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US.

Extension cords can be dangerous. For example, there are some devices you should never plug into an extension cord, like heavy-duty appliances or air conditioner units. That said, unpopulated ...

Five devices you must NEVER plug into an extension cord – including common summer hazards During summer, power strips can be tempting to use outside for outdoor devices - but this comes with risks ...

A Charlotte mother is accused of beating her child with an extension cord and leaving him outside for more than an hour without clothes. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say 34-year-old Porsha Mack's ...

Crime 8-year-old found naked was beat with extension cord by his mother, NC police say Court documents allege the 8-year-old had welts on his arms, legs, back and abdomen after being hit repeatedly.

CHARLOTTE — A 34-year-old woman has been arrested after police say she severely beat her son with an extension cord. The incident allegedly occurred Tuesday night. ALSO READ: Pinwheels signal ...

BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Two dogs died inside a home after officials say an extension cord failed causing a fire. According to the Burlington Fire Department, at 6:40 p.m. crews arrived to the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Shreveport Police Department Youth Services detectives have arrested a woman following an investigation into the physical abuse of two juveniles. On Friday, April 25, officers ...

Don't use an extension cord that has visible signs of damage, including frayed wires, cracked insulation, or loose plugs, says Worthington. "This can create shock, short circuits, and pose a fire ...

When crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke and flames on the outside of the building. OFD reports that everyone was out before firefighters got there. The fire was contained in about five minutes, a ...