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

Active Recall Announced December 15, 2006 CPSC #07061

Quick answer

Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System is CPSC recall #07061, announced on December 15, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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). The remedy is consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.. Affected brand: Nintendo of America Inc..

Hazard

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).

Affected products

Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for Wii Video Game System

Recalled brands

Nintendo of America Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.

Recall date

December 15, 2006

Categories

Games

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07061?

CPSC recall #07061 covers Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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).

What is the remedy for recall #07061?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07061 is consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Nintendo-of-America-Initiates-Replacement-Program-for-Wrist-Straps-Used-with-Controllers-for-the-Wii-Video-Game-System. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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