Tamper Resistant Outlets

Over 2,400 kids are treated in emergency departments each year because they get shocked by unplugged appliances. Childproofing electrical sockets prevents these incidents from happening.

Tamper Resistant outlets are devices designed to prevent children from accessing electrical shock.

Childproof outlet covers look exactly like regular wall outlet covers, but they’re actually different. They protect electrical connections by spring-loading their covers into place.

How to operate an outlet that is child proofed

For adults who know what they’re doing, using a safety lockout device can be easy. These devices do not require the same level of skill or effort as most other locking mechanisms. To insert a socket into the receptacles, simply press down equally on each side of the wallplate’s cover plate until it opens. You’ll find these devices in public places such as schools, hospitals, hotels, and motels. They also come equipped with an indicator light so you can see whether the device is locked or unlocked.

What do kids put in electrical sockets?

Nearly one-quarter of accidents happen when a child inserts common house hold items into electrical outlets, 70% of them happening when an adult is present. These items can be found everywhere, including:

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Hairpins

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Keys

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Knives

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Paper Clips & Staples

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Plugs

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Tools

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Jewelry

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And More

Update Your Home to Include Child Proof Outlets

If you don’t install tamper resistant receptacle outlets, your children are at risk of:

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Electrical Shocks

Every day 7 children will be hurt if they put things into electrical outlets.

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Electrical Burns

Most injuries caused by electrical outlet accidents occur when people touch live wires or metal parts of an outlet. These types of injuries usually require medical attention. However, even if someone touches a non-live wire part of an outlet, he or she could still get burned.

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Serious or Fatal Injuries

To avoid this risk, call Graff’s Electric & IT for professional installation of childproof outlets in your home.

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Products to Avoid

To select safe outlets for your house, look for ones that don’t need screws to be screwed into them, as well as ones that aren’t made out of plastic. Once you’ve selected an outlet, avoid using plastic plug covers, which could pose a choking risk to young kids.

If you want to be sure that you’re installing safe electrical outlets for children, call us at Graff’s Electric & IT. We care about your family’s well-being and we’ll take good care of you.

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