Invented by Canadian entrepreneur Sterling Roberts, the Q-Plug consists of two interlocking parts – one of those stays plugged into the end of the block heater cord that hangs out the front of ...

DETROIT (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — General Motors is recalling more than 331,000 heavy-duty diesel pickup trucks for a second time because the engine block heater cords can short circuit and cause fires.

The next time you plug in the car this winter take a look at the extension cord and block heater. Manitoba Public Insurance is asking people to double-check the condition of the cord and the blo ...

Ideally, the extension cord should be outdoor rated and heavy duty to handle the wattage of a block heater without damage. Engine block heaters have an average wattage of around 1,500 watts.

General Motors recalls 368K trucks due to engine block heater cord fires. May 03, 2019, 2:05pm Updated on May 03, 2019. ... The recall covers certain 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 4500, ...

Faulty extension cord or corroded block heater plugs are the culprit for several dozen vehicle fires each winter in Manitoba, according to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) fire experts. A cracked ...