Abstract

An outlet cover, for an electrical outlet, that is attachable over the electrical outlet itself or a face plate thereof. The outlet cover has a plate member with apertures for permitting access to sockets of the electrical outlet. Hinged doors swing to allow access to the sockets and to cover the sockets. A latch mechanism latches the doors shut over the sockets to eliminate a electrical shock hazard potential to children. The doors may be opened via an opening in a side surface of the outlet cover so positioned to be inconspicuous. The opening provides clearance for a prong, of an electrical plug, to be inserted therein to release the latch mechanism. Alternatively, a slot may be provided in the side surface to accept a human nail, a pencil point, or a pin that may be used to release the latch, either alone or in conjunction with a further mechanism for acting on the latch mechanism. An embodiment of the invention has the doors configured to lie flush with a face surface of the outlet cover.