Recalls / 2006-12-15

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

07061 · Recalled 2006-12-15 · CPSC page

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).

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

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."

Remedy

Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for Wii Video Game System		About 2 million

Parties

Distributor: Nintendo of America Inc.
Made in: Japan, China
Sold at: The Wii video game systems have been sold since November 19, 2006 for approximately $249. The Wii Remote has separately been sold, 2006, should have the new 1.0 mm cord.

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.com

Source: CPSC recall 07061. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.