Children are curious. They crawl, they feel, they touch, they explore. But sometimes curiosity can lead to danger, such as when children tamper with an electrical receptacle. Fortunately there’s now a receptacle that can safeguard this everyday source of danger. Learn more about Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRRs) and their life-saving potential.
- The 2008 National Electrical Code (NEC) requires all new and renovated homes to have TRRs
- The average American home is 41 years old. Homes upgraded before the 2008 NEC may not have TRR protection
- In a 10 year study, 24,000 children (7 a day) were treated in emergency rooms for receptacle-related injuries**
- TRRs cost as little as $0.50 more than a standard outlet
- Hairpins, keys, and fingers are the top three items inserted into outlets by a child
- The shutter system in TRRs allows only plugs to be inserted while preventing access to foreign objects
- 100% of all 2-4 year olds were able to remove one type of plastic outlet cap within 10 seconds*
Upgrade to Tamper Resistant Receptacles, it could save a life.
