Xiaomi Denies Battery Defects, Attributes Factory Fire to Operational Error
Xiaomi has issued an urgent clarification to refute recent online rumors alleging a fire on the battery production line at its automobile factory was caused by product defects. The company explained that the incident, which occurred in 2024, was actually a small fire resulting from an operational error during equipment testing. Specifically, an operator working in manual mode during debugging accidentally caused a collision between machinery and a battery pack transported by an automated guided vehicle (AGV). This impact scratched a battery cell, leading to a short circuit and brief ignition. Xiaomi emphasized that the fire was quickly contained, did not spread to other production areas, and resulted in no injuries. The company firmly stated that the incident was unrelated to battery design, materials, or manufacturing quality, attributing it solely to a deviation in testing procedures. Furthermore, Xiaomi affirmed that the battery packs used in its SU7 and YU7 models strictly meet all relevant national safety standards. This statement aims to reassure consumers and investors about the safety integrity of its electric vehicle products amidst circulating misinformation.
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Xiaomi Denies Battery Defects, Attributes Factory Fire to Operational Error
Xiaomi has issued an urgent clarification to refute recent online rumors alleging a fire on the battery production line at its automobile factory was caused by product defects. The company explained that the incident, which occurred in 2024, was actually a small fire resulting from an operational error during equipment testing. Specifically, an operator working in manual mode during debugging accidentally caused a collision between machinery and a battery pack transported by an automated guided vehicle (AGV). This impact scratched a battery cell, leading to a short circuit and brief ignition. Xiaomi emphasized that the fire was quickly contained, did not spread to other production areas, and resulted in no injuries. The company firmly stated that the incident was unrelated to battery design, materials, or manufacturing quality, attributing it solely to a deviation in testing procedures. Furthermore, Xiaomi affirmed that the battery packs used in its SU7 and YU7 models strictly meet all relevant national safety standards. This statement aims to reassure consumers and investors about the safety integrity of its electric vehicle products amidst circulating misinformation.
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