Electrical contact with retention latch

An electrical contact for use with electronic devices is provided. This electrical contact includes a mating portion; a wire retaining portion; and body portion formed integrally with the wire retaining portion. The body portion further includes a central axis running lengthwise therethrough and at least one outwardly biased retention member, wherein the retention member is formed from the same material as the body portion and is integral therewith, and wherein the angle of deflection of the retention member is substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the body.