Child Proof Outlets
Every year, more than 2,400 children are treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to electric shocks caused by tampering with electrical outlets. These incidents can be easily prevented with the installation of affordable child-proof outlets, which offer a permanent safety solution.
Child-proof outlets resemble standard outlets but feature spring-loaded receptacle cover plates designed to protect electrical contacts. These plates prevent the insertion of objects when uneven pressure is applied, effectively stopping children from inserting foreign objects into the outlet.
What is a child proof outlet?
How Child-Proof Outlets Work
For adults, operating a child-proof outlet is simple and requires no special skills or significant strength, unlike many child-proof devices. Plugging in an electrical device only requires applying equal pressure to the receptacle plates.
Common Objects Children Insert Into Outlets
Approximately 30% of accidents involving children and electrical outlets occur when common household items are inserted, with 70% of these accidents happening while adults are present. Common items children attempt to insert include keys, hairpins, jewelry, nail files, knives, belt buckles, staples, paperclips, and various tools.
