Tamper Resistant Receptacles Sample Press Release
City, State—[Insert Company/Organization Name]is working with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to spread awareness aboutthe importance and effectiveness of Tamper Resistant Receptacles (TRRs).
Each year, approximately 2,400 children suffer severe shock and burns after inserting foreign objects into the slots of electrical receptacles; totaling nearly seven children a day.It is estimated that there are six to twelve fatalities a year related to this. Nearly one-third of these injuries are the result of small children placing ordinary household objects, such as keys, pins, or paperclips into the outlets with disastrous consequences.
“Childproofing a home is a top priority for many parents, but few are aware of the benefits of tamper resistant receptacles,” said ESFI President, Brett Brenner. “Plastic outlet caps, which have been proven easy to remove by toddlers, become a choking hazard while exposing the outlet to the child.”
The 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) requires tamper resistant receptacles in all new construction of homes, preschools, child care facilities, hotels, business offices, and other similar locations. TRRs look just like ordinary outlets, but are designed with spring-loaded receptacle cover plates that close off the receptacle openings, or slots.When equal pressure is simultaneously applied to both sides, the receptacle cover plates open to allow the standard plug to make contact with the receptacle contact points. Without this simultaneous pressure, the cover plates remain closed, preventing insertion of foreign objects and protecting your children from painful, traumatic electrical injuries.
“When the difference between a traditional receptacle and a TRR is only 50 cents, you shouldn’t have to think twice about neglecting safety,” said [Insert Company/Organization contact].
If you are childproofing your home or facility with outlet covers, consider replacing them with tamper resistant receptacles. TRRs should only be installed by qualified electricians. To find one near you, or to learn more about tamper resistant receptacles, visit
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About ESFI:
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit