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 ...

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 ...

Carbon monoxide from generators kill dozens of people in the U.S. each year. Here's how to use one safely. Most generator-related injuries and deaths involve CO poisoning from units used indoors or in ...

Strong winds and heavy rain can often lead to power outages. Although portable generators can be useful, they can also be dangerous. Greenville Utilities urges everyone to learn about the key safety ...

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hurricane season is here, bringing with it increased use of portable generators. While portable generators are life-saving emergency safety tools, their incorrect use can ...

Stay powered up during an outage with top-performing traditional or inverter models from companies like Champion, Generac, ...

Affordability also plays a factor in which power station is most suitable for you. Portable power generators are a much more affordable option, ranging between $200 to $3,000. Standby generators vary ...

If it's getting cold enough to use a space heater where you live, be sure to keep it out of an extension cord. If you live in an older house or apartment, it's not always easy to find enough wall ...

Portable generators sold quickly Saturday throughout Southern Illinois as storm battered residents sought to restore power to homes and businesses. For many people it is the first experience working ...