Looks like Nintendo is sending out Wii Strap warnings again, this time via the console itself. Several readers are reporting a friendly mail popping up in their Wii inbox over the past few days, looking very much like this:

The message goes on to warn of the dangers of wrist strap breakage, noting that Nintendo has received 'some reports' regarding the subject. Just some? I swear, for the first month we couldn't swing a Wiimote without hitting a story about strap breakage. That's like analyzing porn downloads on the internet and saying you've determined that 'some' people enjoy looking at naked women. Okay, maybe that's taking it a bit far. Anyway, kudos to Nintendo for taking the extra steps to make sure those not in the know get in the know. See the full message text after the jump. Michael Fahey

Wii Remote Wrist Strap

We hope you are enjoying your Wii console.

Nintendo has recieved some reports that when consumers swing the Wii Remote with the original version of the wrist-strap using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break. Nintendo has made a new version of the Wii Remote wrist strap available to replace the original one used in early product shipments.

Please call (800) 859-4519 or visit http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/strapreplace.jsp to determine if you need to replace your wrist strap.

Thank you!

Thanks to Jayme for tip and the pics that Ashcraft demanded he take!

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