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12-15-2006, 05:45 AM
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Nintendo recalls 3.2 million Wii controller straps.
It's now official. Nintendo let the word out that they will be recalling and replacing the snapping straps for the Wii-mote.
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An Associated Press story today quoted Nintendo spokesperson Yasuhiro Minagawa, "We are announcing the recall of 3.2 million straps for the Wii computer remote controllers. The decision comes after reports that some users in the United States threw their controllers when playing with Wii sports software.”
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Click HERE to order your strap replacement from Nintendo.
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12-15-2006, 07:09 AM
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PSN ID: Aetherhole
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hey, thanks for that information! I haven't had problems yet with it but, it's good to have that peace of mind with a thicker strap!!!
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12-15-2006, 08:18 AM
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wow you guys are on top of things. I was just going to post this and seen it was already done.
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12-15-2006, 08:56 AM
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Thats pretty quick reaction on Nintendo's part.
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12-15-2006, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Jon Liu
hey, thanks for that information! I haven't had problems yet with it but, it's good to have that peace of mind with a thicker strap!!!
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If Jon hasn't had a problen then can it really have warranted a recall? |
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12-15-2006, 01:54 PM
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hahaha too true...
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12-15-2006, 08:56 PM
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Mad props to Nintendo for doing the right thing very quickly!  |
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12-16-2006, 08:05 AM
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fo shizzle! I like that they addressed it real quickly! It probably also helps that the straps only cost them like a penny anyway. hahaha
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12-16-2006, 09:47 AM
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My local news had a story about this, and the tag line was "Thinking about getting a loved one a new Nintendo Wii this holiday season, well think again." Then they went on to explain the recall. The funny thing is, the video running looked like PS3 press videos! It was a hoot! DAMN, I should have captured it for some exposure....
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