According to U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data, approximately 2, 400children are injured in incidents related to electrical receptacles each year.

With the breadth of research and statistics on child injuries in the home caused each year by children attempting to insert foreign objects into receptacles, the electrical industry determined a need to revise the NEC, demanding greater safety measures in homes.
Features and Benefits:
1. In accordance with NEC Article 406.11 which requires tamper-resistant receptacles in dwelling Units: In all areas specified in 210.52 all 125-volt. 15-and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed tamper-resistant receptacles.
2. Built-In protective shutter mechanism designed to prevent the insertion of foreign objects into the receptacle contact openings. Allows easy insertion of properly rated plugs.
3. Clearly visible TR markings on the face of device.
4. High impact-resistant thermoplastic cover and body for long service life in residential/commercial applications.
5. Slotted, Phillips, and Robertson tri-combo screw heads offer greater installation flexibility.
6. Push in #14 AWG Cu solid wire for 15A branch circuit only.
7. Green grounding screw and self-grounding clip for automatic grounding in grounded metal wallboxes.
8. Shallow design for maximum wiring room in box.
9. Washer-type break-off plaster ear for best flush alignment.
10. Various kinds of colors available.