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Nintendo Settlement with New York Attorney General

Release Date: May 01, 2000

The New York Attorney General announced a settlement with Nintendo of America, Inc. to protect children from hand injuries sustained while playing the ""Mario Party"" video game. Protective gloves will be provided to all consumers nationwide who own the video game. Consumers with questions about the settlement should contact the New York Attorney General's consumer help line at (800) 771-7755 or visit his web site at www.oag.state.ny.us. Out of state consumers should call (212) 416-8345. To obtain up to four protective gloves, consumers should contact Nintendo at (800) 521-0900.

Release Number
00-500

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