GFCI outlets reduce the danger of deadly shock from faulty plug-in cords and devices. A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is a special type of outlet that detects dangerous ground faults and ...

Don't use three-prong adapters with two-prong plugs. If not installed properly, they can be a serious safety hazard. Replace with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) receptacle This ...