Abstract: An electrical receptacle having a body member, the body member having at least one blade-engaging member with a first and second portion spaced apart one another, a bridge portion, and at least one side structure spaced between the first and second portion, with at least one electrical lead coupled to the body member and at least one protrusion located on the body member that releasably engages and disengages a corresponding blade member absent the presence of an externally actuated release mechanism. Also including the electrical connector system having a male plug member having at least one blade with at least one recess. A female connector having at least one blade engaging member.