CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, October 1, 2003 – Technology Research Corporation (TRC), (NASDAQ–TRCI), announced today that Home Depot selected Fire Shield Extension Cords as part of Fire Safety Awareness Day at all their stores in the United States and Puerto Rico on October 4, 2003, in support of National Fire Safety Month.  

Rick O’Neal vice president Fire Shield marketing and sales said, “We are certainly pleased that Home Depot selected TRC to be a participant in their Fire Awareness Day.  Our Fire Shield Extension Cords play an important role in reducing electrical fires in the home resulting from traditional extension cords that are worn, frayed or faulty.”

For additional information on this important fire safety program, please refer to the Home Depot (NYSE:HD) press release dated September 30, 2003 entitled HOME DEPOT AIMS TO RAISE FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS NATIONWIDE OCT 4.

Technology Research Corporation designs, manufactures and markets electrical safety products that save lives, protect people from serious injury from electrical shock and prevent electrical fires in the home and workplace.  These products have worldwide application.  The Company also supplies power monitoring and control equipment to the United States Military and its prime contractors.  

“Safe Harbor” Statement:  Certain statements made in this press release are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties.  The actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated.

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