Dec 15, 04:58 PM

Wii Strap Recall Apparently not a Recall

Simpsons LawyerFollowing up the last post, Nintendo has issued a press release stating that the company is indeed ‘’‘not’‘’ recalling any wrist straps. It is only a “voluntary exchange programme.”

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There is no problem with the existing wrist strap as long as the Wii Remote is used sensibly and properly in accordance with the guidelines provided by Nintendo. All parts of the wrist strap have passed product testing and quality control.

So why all of the semantics? Why does it matter if you call it a “recall” or a “exchange programme?” I think it’s the legal department. If they called it a recall, they would indirectly be admitting fault for all of the broken TVs and injuries caused by a bad wrist strap. This would open them up to all sorts of litigation, since we so much love suing companies in America. I can’t think of any other reason why this would be done in such a careful, hush-hush manner.

-Jon
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