Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System
Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Nintendo Wii Video Game System
Date of Recall
2006-12-15CPSC Release Number
07-061Manufactured In
Japan and ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 859-4519Units
About 2 MillionDistributor
Nintendo of America Inc.Sold By
The Wii video game systems have been sold since November 19, 2006 for approximately $249. The Wii Remote has separately been sold from November 19, 2006 for approximately $39. All Wii video game systems purchased after December 11, 2006 should have the new 1.0 mm cord. All individually sold Wii Remotes purchased after December 18, 2006, should have the new 1.0 mm cord.Injuries/Incidents
Nintendo has received reports of cords on wrist straps breaking, including three reports of minor injuries not requiring medical attention. All of these incidents occurred when consumers were playing the game, "Wii Sports."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 0.6mm in diameter. The replacement cords are 1.0 mm in diameter (see photo below).Remedy
Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.Consumer Contact
For more information, contact Nintendo toll-free at (800) 859-4519 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT, or visit their Web site at www.support.nintendo.comRecall Comments
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