Mitsubishi Electric controversies

Mitsubishi Electric acknowledges improper train-air-conditioner inspections

Issue disclosure

Mitsubishi Electric stated that it was conducting an internal investigation following reports that its Nagasaki factory had falsified inspection data for train air-conditioning products. The reports indicated that the practice may have continued for more than 35 years. According to the company, the affected products that had already been delivered had no safety-performance problems.

Mitsubishi Electric said it was conducting an internal investigation after reports that its Nagasaki factory had falsified inspection data for train air-conditioning products. The article reports that the practice may have continued for more than 35 years; the company said affected products already delivered had no safety-performance problems.

Fine imposed on Mitsubishi Electric Shanghai Mechanical & Electrical Elevator Co.

Fine or penalty

Mitsubishi Electric Shanghai Mechanical & Electrical Elevator Co. was fined CNY 10,000 for an environmental violation involving the transport of pollution-hazardous cargo without approval. The article says regulators disclosed the penalty information on August 17, 2021.

Year-long cyberattack

Mitsubishi Electric was identified as a victim of a prolonged cyberattack attributed in reporting to Chinese hackers. The incident raised concerns about the protection of corporate information and technology systems at a major industrial manufacturer.

Mitsubishi Electric discloses data theft

Issue disclosure

Mitsubishi Electric disclosed that highly sensitive company data had been stolen, including correspondence and information involving government agencies and business partners. The article says the attack reportedly occurred in June and that more than 8,000 current and former employees and job applicants had personal data stolen.