CPSC Warns of Deadly Extension Cords

0:00It's April 17th. California News Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission just dropped a serious warning on these extension cords called suicide cords or widow makers. They got two exposed male plugs that can carry live electricity straight to the prongs, setting you up for electrocution or a house fire. People often misuse them to hook portable generators into home outlets, a sketchy move known as backfeeding, that sends power surging back through your wiring the wrong way. This puts everyone at risk folks inside the house, neighbors down the line, even utility crews fixing lines after a storm. Lives are on the line here, no cap. Officials yank these cords from big spots like Walmart, eBay, and AliExpress. Overseas makers are even responding to recall demands. If you got one stashed away, trash it safely without touching those prongs, and whatever you do, don't try flipping it online.

1:00Stay plugged in smart y'all.