Fourteen-gauge and 12-gauge extension cords are some of the most common extension cords. A 14-gauge cord can handle up to 1,800 watts, or 15 amps, the same as a standard wall outlet in the US.

Microsoft has announced a voluntary worldwide recall of AC power cords sold with all Surface Pro and Pro 2 tablets, and some Surface Pro 3 tablets, and is offering a free replacement to its customers.

The recall affects 2.25 million AC power cords sold along with Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 computers before March 15, 2015. More CPSC Recall Info ...

5. AC units AC units, whether portable or window-installed, use too much power for extension cords or power strips. So, be sure to attach them directly to a wall outlet as well.

The AC power cords were shipped with products and accessories sold from September 2010 through June 2012, HP stated in a news release. The AC power cords have the potential to overheat, posing a ...

Figure 8 Power Cords ,125V 10A NEMA 1-15P to IEC320 C7,Non-Polarized,NISPT-2 18AWG (approx.0.824mm2) extension cable connects from your equipment socket to a standard 2 pronged AC outlet receptacle ...

SJTW 3/C 16AWG(1.31mm2), 12Amp 125Volt, 1500 Watts The cord switch with red indicator,the indicator will be on when switch is on ,it will be off when switch is off ; Convert your standard AC power ...

That's why you can't use extension cords and/or power strips for any appliances, because they should be used for electronics only." Read more: Never Put a Space Heater in These 9 Places 5.