Universal Outlet Cover - 3-pack

by KidCo

Product Features

• Works on both Standard and Decora style outlets
• Automatically covers outlet when plug is removed
• Prevents injury from inserting objects into outlet
• 3 packs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 4 x 6 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000V1QW3W
• UPC: 786441920533
• Item model number: S205-3W
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,059 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #7 in Baby > Safety > Electrical Safety
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: White

S205-3 Features: -Home Safety collection. -Color: White. -Works on both Standard and decorative style outlets. -Automatically covers outlet when plug is removed. -Prevents injury from inserting objects into outlet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time - buy another kind of outlet cover, January 19, 2009

By 

B. Horowitz (Bay Area, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home Safety Universal Outlet Cover in White (Set of 3) (Baby Product)

My wife and I read lots of online reviews of outlet covers, and these seemed to get the best reviews. So we purchased a pack, and began to install them.

We were very quickly disappointed. The plastic is so soft that the screws can pull through the cover, and the cover also flexes. The screws were so poorly made that the head snaps off (forcing us to replace the outlet as well). Both of these problems occurred when we tightened the screws only moderately. The only way that we could install these covers was to tighten the screws only slightly -- but this left the cover insecurely attached to the wall, so that it could easily be knocked off by an accidental bump.

The next morning I went to the hardware store and picked up similar outlet covers made by Cooper Wiring Devices. The plastic was hard enough that the screws didn't pull through and the cover didn't flex. The screws were well made, and went in perfectly and without fuss. The covers were about $3.50, they came in two colors (beige or white), and we didn't have to pay shipping.

I also picked up a tamper-proof outlet, which prevents insertion unless two prongs are inserted simultaneously, also made by Cooper.

Save yourself the trouble and aggravation, and purchase another product, one that works like it's supposed to.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Broken Design for Standard Oval Plugs WITH ONLY ONE CENTRAL SCREW, September 4, 2010

By 

Nebraska Joe - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Home Safety Universal Outlet Cover in White (Set of 3) (Baby Product)

First let me say I'm not kidding, crazy, or exaggerating, and I honestly have no interest in any outlet cover company; I could care less other than my child being safe.

I completely agree with a previous reviewer that this outlet cover does not sit flush with wall IF YOUR OUTLET IS THE STANDARD OVAL SHAPED OUTLET WITH ONE CENTRAL SCREW (as opposed to two screws at top & bottom of cover). My outlets I believe are very very common --- those oval type plugs: flat on top and bottom of each plug with curved arc along right and left sides.

So when I took off the existing cover and pressed the Home Safety "Universal" Outlet Cover to the wall (without screw at first), it was not flush. Then, I tried screwing it in as tight as I could (I even thought I stripped the screw) and could not get the edges to sit flush against the wall AFTER AT LEAST 5 TRIES. Thus, the edges were quite loose (not just a little) with a 1 mm gap all the way around (a small spider could get through). I even tried modifying the design by cutting off the small plastic spacers on the back side of the cover, hoping they were the issue --- but no cigar.

After further analysis, I determined that the "cut-out" (recessed area) on the rear of the plate is too shallow. I kid you not.

I rarely review items, but this design appears so flawed that I had to speak up. I can never understand why something like this would get so many 4 and 5 stars ...

On a totally different topic --- I once made purchase decisions after reading/tabulating reviews. I'm not suggesting reviews are bogus for this product (I have no idea), as it probably works well for those who rate it high. Just as an aside, please google "how to tell fake reviews on Amazon or products". Bottom line -- decide for yourself.

Again, I have no interest in other companies, am not a former employee, etc. I first purchased two "Mommy's Helper" outlet covers which fit perfectly (rear cut out EXACTLY CONFORMS TO MY STANDARD OVAL TYPE OUTLET) and it's deeper ----- I then bought these which I assumed were the same product from the frontal appearance. But they are not. This outlet cover that I'm reviewing has a rectangular type cut out that is supposed to accomodate all types of outlets. Perhaps it works for the newer (rectangular) outlets but not mine. Our home was built around 1980.

I hope my investment of over 30 minutes on a Saturday night at least helps others. Try buying one first of each brand then seeing which one fits better.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not recomended for single screw outlets, March 6, 2009

By 

W. McEwen "SKIPDADDIE" (Mistake on the Lake, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Home Safety Universal Outlet Cover in White (Set of 3) (Baby Product)

I got one of these before buying them for the entire house and I am glad I did. My outlets have the single center screw. When you snuggly install the screw in the center it causes the outer edges of the covers to bow out and makes the cover feel loose. They won't fall off or expose children to the electrical hazards, but it is not the clean look and secure feeling I was hoping for. Like the title says, I do not recommend this product if you have the center screw outlets. It will probably be better if you have the double screw outlets.

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