Extension cords and power strips are generally safe for home and office electronics, but they can pose risks for certain ...

If you're blasting the AC to keep cool, there's one safety tip you can't afford to ignore: Never plug your air conditioner into an extension cord or power strip. It might seem like a harmless ...

In addition to steering clear of pairing AC units with extension cords or power strips ... it's best to only pull it out when needed and plug it into a dedicated wall outlet every time.

Lenovo is suggesting that users with affected plugs unplug their laptop immediately and only use battery power until a replacement cord can be sent. You can check the AC cord for the affected ...