Amazon Basics 50-Foot 3-Prong Vinyl Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord
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About Amazon Basics 50-Foot 3-Prong Vinyl Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord
Overall Feedback:
84% positive
78% liked the bright color and design, but 22% thought it looked cheap
After a month of outdoor use, the color on my cord started to bleed off.
I purchased a 100 foot orange extension cord that stopped working within 2 years of minimal use.
80% appreciated the generous cord length, but 20% found it too short
After only one use, I noticed noticeable twists and bulges under the cable jacket from coiling and uncoiling, which makes me question how long it will last.
81% praised the heavy-duty cord quality, while 19% experienced tangles and kinks
The ground prong sheath is thin and the metal fell off.
I am now noticing weak points in the vinyl cord and am concerned that I will see bare wire soon.
The cord is not compatible with the Black & Decker 2 prong hedge trimmer, even though it was shown as an option to buy with the trimmer. Amazon needs to do better in their description of B&D Hedge Trimmer TR116.
76% liked the multiple usb ports and outlets, but 24% found the layout inconvenient
I have complained about the poor quality of the extension cord as the outer protective layer is pulling away from both ends of the plug.
The plugs are made of cheap, stiff molded plastic that starts to separate from the cable after a year or two of use.
The ground prong sheath of the three prong plug was thin and the metal simply fell off.
The cord and plug started to separate, exposing the wires within.
82% liked the high power rating, but 18% experienced overheating issues
I am disappointed with the Amazon basic extension cord as it is poorly constructed and does not hold up.
