an outlet box is disclosed . the outlet box has a base including a rear surface of the outlet box , and a cover including a front surface of the outlet box . the cover is configured to engagingly fit over the base . an intermediate portion extends from one or both of the base and cover and extends generally between the rear surface and the front surface . the cover , the base , and the intermediate portion cooperatively define an interior of the outlet box when the cover and the base are engagingly fitted together . the intermediate portion includes a pair of opposed inwardly inclined portions and a pair of set - off portions extending from the inner more ends of the inwardly inclined portions , and at least one of the inclined portions includes an aperture therein . a connector is disposed within the base , and the connector has an opening for receiving a plug .