![]() When the device is not held securely and someone is attempting to "un-plug" whatever electrical appliance was connected there, it is possible to pull the whole receptacle, face plate, and wires right out of the building wall. The risk is a broken electrical connection, a short circuit, or even a dangerous electrical shock or fire. This is particularly true when the "device" is a comparatively new receptacle that makes a tight grip on a wall plug that has been inserted into it. If the problem is stripped threads on the device mounting screw itself (see photo) then you can simply replace the screw.īut if the problem is that the device mounting screw opening on the metal or plastic electrical box has been stripped, other steps must be taken.
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