“For example, connecting multiple extension cords together can cause a build-up of heat which can become a fire hazard. This ...

For example, despite generally being quite small, toasters and toaster ovens use quite a bit of power -- which could overload the cord and lead ... to plug one into an extension cord due to ...

"Let's say you connect [an extension cord] to a floor heater," Martinez says, "the plug melts and it starts a fire. That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances ...

That's because they typically produce around 5,120 BTUs per hour, easily strong enough to melt an extension cord plug. We've all done ... It could lead to a circuit overheating, which then causes ...