I'm so upset I just bought a brand new extension cord and I noticed what looks to be a plastic thread coming out of the wire! I contacted EC Services and they told me that this is definitely not normal and to take it back! I have to say I am not happy with the recent quality of these extension cords the cords of the 80,s/early 90's were much much more higher quality than they are now. My cord was made in China not France so I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not. All I know is that the store better make this right for me or I will never ever buy another extension cord again!
I don't care what anyone says, the MIF cords are better, never had a problem. MIC cords always end up starting small fires...[emoji34][emoji91]
I would try another location to see if you can hunt down a MIF! GL!