Extension Cord Safety Tips - Electrical Safety Foundation International

Each year, multiple house fires are caused by using faulty extension cords. Here's some extension cord tips to keep you and your family safe: 🔌 Occasionally check the condition of extension cords. Look for fraying or cracking along the entire length of the cord and for damage to the plug or sockets. Replace any damaged cords. 🔌Never remove the grounding pin (or third prong) from an extension cord to make it fit into a two-prong outlet. 🔌Do not overload extension cords with too many electronic