Nintendo recalls DS adapters and Wii straps *UPDATE*

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It has already been settled before that the faulty Wii controller straps are no laughing matter. Unfortunately for Nintendo, the damages inflicted by this setback goes beyond broken TV sets. For all we know, this could be a source of disappointment for the rather young and growing Wii fan base.

But in all fairness, their efforts to resolve the issue are being recognized. It seems, however, that they’ll be needing a lot more than online safety information. When we said a lot, we meant pulling out from the market more than three million straps. And that is what Nintendo did, as reported today by giant news company BBC.

Aside from the straps, it was reported as well that the company recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite consoles in Japan. Furthermore, Nintendo claimed that the matter regarding the handheld is Japan-specific only. On the other hand, the strap recall would affect all Wii units that were sold worldwide, including those that are still in retail shops.

While we already know why are they doing this for the straps, no word was given about the adapters. Also, Nintendo didn’t specify how customers could return the straps, be them faulty or not. We’ll update you as soon as Nintendo makes a statement regarding the matter.


UPDATE: Because of your comments, we checked the validity of this news. Speaking to SPOnG, Nintendo and its PR company clarified that Nintendo is not recalling Wii straps as BBC reported, but they will be offering customers the option to trade their old straps (0.024 inch diameter) for thicker straps (0.04 inch diameter).

Via Spong

Nintendo accesories - Image 1 Nintendo accesories - Image 2 

It has already been settled before that the faulty Wii controller straps are no laughing matter. Unfortunately for Nintendo, the damages inflicted by this setback goes beyond broken TV sets. For all we know, this could be a source of disappointment for the rather young and growing Wii fan base.

But in all fairness, their efforts to resolve the issue are being recognized. It seems, however, that they’ll be needing a lot more than online safety information. When we said a lot, we meant pulling out from the market more than three million straps. And that is what Nintendo did, as reported today by giant news company BBC.

Aside from the straps, it was reported as well that the company recalled 200,000 AC adapters for its DS and DS Lite consoles in Japan. Furthermore, Nintendo claimed that the matter regarding the handheld is Japan-specific only. On the other hand, the strap recall would affect all Wii units that were sold worldwide, including those that are still in retail shops.

While we already know why are they doing this for the straps, no word was given about the adapters. Also, Nintendo didn’t specify how customers could return the straps, be them faulty or not. We’ll update you as soon as Nintendo makes a statement regarding the matter.


UPDATE: Because of your comments, we checked the validity of this news. Speaking to SPOnG, Nintendo and its PR company clarified that Nintendo is not recalling Wii straps as BBC reported, but they will be offering customers the option to trade their old straps (0.024 inch diameter) for thicker straps (0.04 inch diameter).

Via Spong

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