Extension cords often have a maximum for 10 amps or 1200 watts, according to Office of Compliance Safety and Health (OCWR). A hair dryer can use 1250 watts, but a window air conditioner with ...

ST. PETERSRURG, Fla. -- St. Petersburg police have a warning for people in the wake of Hurricane Irma – don’t use dryer cords to power your house! They took to Facebook to get the word out ...

St. Petersburg police warned residents on Wednesday not to use dryer cords to plug their portable generators into their main electric panels in an attempt to restore power to their homes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – St. Petersburg police have become aware that people are purchasing dryer (or “pigtail”) cords for their generators. People are buying the cords to plug their ...

<p>Xtava is voluntarily recalling more than 200,000 Allure and Allure Pro 2200W ionic ceramic hair dryers because the power cords can overheat and catch fire.</p> News 12 Staff • Aug 22, 2018 ...