KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis talked with fire officials about her generator and the common mistakes people make with generators that could be deadly. You want to know what you’re buying, and the only ...

Male-to-male extension cords, sometimes called suicide or widowmaker cords, are dangerous extension cords that can kill or injure you. People sometimes use them during a power outage to feed ...

One of the biggest mistakes one can make with a generator is to attempt to use it with a double male extension cord. These ...

When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the cord you grab in a hurry. One specific extension-cord shortcut, using a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Portable generators are useful for a lot of things, from providing power during camping trips to ...

Thousands of people are without power in Louisiana and many will be using portable generators to help keep power running. The safe use of a generator is just as important as having one in your ...

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 ...

Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...