Retention element for electrical connector

An electrical connector comprising:

• an insulative housing comprising a base portion and an island portion, the base portion defining a receiving cavity and a slit therein, the island portion extending through the receiving cavity to substantially divide the receiving cavity into a first portion and a second portion in communication with the first portion and the slit;
• a plurality of electrical terminals received in the insulative housing and partially protruding into the first portion of the receiving cavity;
• and
• a retention element assembled in the insulative housing, the retention element comprising a retention portion which is received in the slit of the base portion, a transition portion extending forwardly from the retention portion and a curved portion extending upwardly and rearwardly from the transition portion to project into the second portion of the receiving cavity and to be substantially parallel to the transition portion;
• wherein
• the retention element forms a plurality of tabs thereon for engaging with the base portion of the insulative housing;
• wherein
• the curved portion of the retention element forms an upwardly projecting embossment thereon.