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Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System

Reported: December 15, 2006 Initiated: December 15, 2006 #07061

Product Description

The wrist straps are sold with Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we"). Its controller, called the Wii Remote, is shaped like a TV remote. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position in 3-D space, which means that a tennis swing, for example, is done through movement of a consumer's hand rather than by just fingers and thumbs. The cords on the wrist straps included in this program are 0.6 mm in diameter. The replacement cords are 1.0 mm in diameter (see photo).

Reason for Recall

If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The wrist straps are sold with Nintendo's Wii video game system (pronounced "we"). Its controller, called the Wii Remote, is shaped like a TV remote. Sensors determine the Wii Remote's position in 3-D space, which means that a tennis swing, for example, is done through movement of a consumer's hand rather than by just fingers and thumbs. The cords on the wrist straps included in this program are 0.6 mm in diameter. The replacement cords are 1.0 mm in diameter (see photo).. Recalled by Nintendo of America Inc.. Units affected: About 2 million.
Why was this product recalled?
If consumers swing the hand-held "Wii Remote" game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 15, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07061.