Extension leads are undeniably handy, especially they allow users to power up devices far from a wall socket. However, despite their convenience, millions of UK households are still unaware of the ...

There are more than 20,000 electrical fires in UK homes each year and one frequent mistake could be contributing to the total ...

Charanjit Mannu, Director at Elec Training, has issued a stark warning about the dangers of plugging certain household appliances into extension leads. He revealed that many domestic fires are sparked ...

It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely Overloading your plug ...

A range of electronic products sold at stores like Argos and B&Q have been recalled over electrocution and fire risk fears. Extension leads, flexible cables and smart sockets have been pulled from ...

ELECTRIC car owners have been warned against charging their vehicles at home using regular extension leads. Motorists risk fire, power cuts and even potentially deadly shock by charging cars with ...

A faulty product sold nationally at three major retailers, including Big W, has been urgently recalled over fears using it could be deadly. Consumers are urged to return the white coloured 3 metre ...

Stock image of an extension lead(Image: claudiodivizia via Getty Images) Irish households are being urged to check their extension leads immediately as a major ...

10:27, Mon, Oct 6, 2025 Updated: 10:28, Mon, Oct 6, 2025 An electrical expert has warned that three common household appliances should never be plugged into extension leads due to the severe risk of ...