Haier Europe controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Dispute with open-source appliance-control projects
Haier sent cease-and-desist letters to hOn and pyhOn, open-source projects associated with Home Assistant integrations. The projects enabled users to control compatible appliances without using Haier's third-party cloud service, prompting debate about interoperability, software freedom and control of connected devices.
2023
Criticism of continued Russian expansion
Haier faced criticism for maintaining and expanding its Russian manufacturing and commercial activities after the invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of international sanctions. Reported plans included additional production capacity and possible use of a Candy facility, creating reputational and geopolitical concerns for the European business.
2014
Allegations concerning pre-installed malware
German media accused Haier of supplying smartphones and tablets with pre-installed malware. The allegation concerned the wider Haier group and consumer-electronics products rather than a clearly identified Haier Europe appliance operation.