Originally Posted by BBC

the strap broke and the controller shot off and hit my partner in the face resulting in two broken teeth. She slipped at the same time falling into the TV set and smashing the screen. The TV was plugged into the surround sound system and consequently pulled it over and smashing into my CD and DVD collection. I advise anyone to be careful of the wii.
Jenny Howard, Beijing China

Originally Posted by Gareth (Post 34180267)

I think it's more a case of Nintendo underestimating the idiocy of some people.

I'm sorry but this can't be for real!

Sounds to me, in most of these cases, that the people are simply doing an insurance scam.

Originally Posted by Gavin (Post 34180325)

Yeah... How can her slipping be the fault of Nintendo and a faulty strap?

Originally Posted by Official Nintendo Magazine

Wrist strap recall rumours are false

Nintendo has denied BBC reports of a Wii wrist strap recall. While Nintendo refuted claims that 3 million straps had been recalled it will be providing replacement wrist straps free of charge for anyone who has broken theirs.

Nintendo released a statement this morning, saying: "This is not a recall - it's a voluntary exchange programme. There is no problem with the wrist strap as long as the Wii Remote is used sensibly and properly in accordance with the guidelines provided by Nintendo. However, we will be providing replacement wrist straps free of charge to consumers who request them."

"Consumers who break their wrist straps and consumers who are worried about their wrist strap should contact their nearest Nintendo Service Centre on 0870 6060247."