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养生壶炸伤1岁孩童,小熊电器再陷风波

Core Viewpoint - The incident involving a safety accident with Bear Electric's health pot has raised significant public concern, highlighting potential risks associated with the company's products and its quality control measures [1][2][10]. Company Overview - Bear Electric, established in March 2006, specializes in creative small home appliances and is known for its self-branded products. The company went public in 2019 and has experienced a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 20% in revenue from 2016 to 2023 [4][5]. - In the first half of 2025, Bear Electric reported total revenue of 2.535 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.94%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 205 million yuan, up 27.32% [4]. Product Safety Incident - On September 20, a Bear Electric health pot exploded, resulting in severe burns to a one-year-old child, with 40% of the body affected. The child underwent emergency surgery and will require skin grafting and scar treatment [2][4]. - Bear Electric's customer service stated that they are investigating the incident and emphasized their commitment to product safety, claiming that all products undergo multiple safety tests before leaving the factory [4][10]. Financial Performance - The kitchen small appliance segment saw a retail sales increase of 9.3% due to government subsidy policies, with Bear Electric's kitchen small appliances generating 1.673 billion yuan in revenue, a year-on-year growth of 5.02% [5]. - However, the company faces challenges with cost and profit imbalances, particularly in personal care appliances and overseas markets, where operating costs surged by 489.35% and 139.60%, respectively, leading to a decline in gross margins [6]. Quality Control Issues - Bear Electric has faced multiple quality control issues, being a frequent subject of consumer complaints and regulatory penalties. The company has been cited for product quality problems in 2020, 2021, and 2022, with numerous products failing to meet safety standards [9][10][12]. - Consumer complaints focus on product quality, safety hazards, and poor after-sales service, indicating significant shortcomings in the company's quality control and management systems [12].