What is Backstabbing a Receptacle or Switch and why is it

Have you ever experienced a burning smell or the smell of plastic melting coming from an outlet or receptacle in your home or business? This is a cause for concern because electric and fire can be related.

It seems like only yesterday we were talking about why we don't like backstabbing receptacles. : r/AskElectricians

How To Wire An Electrical Outlet Safely

AIDA Commercial Duplex Decorative Tamper Resistant Receptacle Self-grounding Wall Outlet, 20 Amp, UL Listed, Side and Back Wired (10 Pack White)

Santino Electric

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What does it mean if an electrical outlet is 'backstabbed'? - Quora

Why Your Outlet Isn't Working

Suncrest Design & Construction

Got a call from my sister-in-law. This is why I'll never backstab. And now I have to replace all their outlets and switches. : r/electricians

rewiring outlet/receptacle - backstab to sidewire

When did people realize that backstabbing was a bad idea? Found an outlet circa 1966 that ONLY has backstab connectors (no terminals) : r/askanelectrician

Another) PSA: Do not backstab outlets : r/electricians

Moved in new house. Some lights not working others flickering. I've found about 6 of these terminals broken on light switches only. Must be something wrong here? : r/electricians

What does it mean if an electrical outlet is 'backstabbed'? - Quora

DO. NOT. BACKSTAB. YOUR. DEVICES!