Xiaomi Clarifies Minor Battery Incident at Car Factory, Denies Safety Defects

Core Points - Xiaomi Corporation confirmed a minor incident involving a battery production line fire during pre-production debugging in 2024, denying any inherent battery defects [1][4] Incident Details - The incident was caused by operator error during manual-mode debugging, leading to a battery pack colliding with equipment, resulting in a scratched cell and a short circuit that caused a small flame [2] - The plant's emergency protocol was activated immediately, and the fire was extinguished quickly without spreading to other areas, with no injuries reported [3] Company Response - Xiaomi stated that the incident was due to procedural deviation and does not indicate any design flaws, material issues, or manufacturing defects in its batteries, which meet stringent safety standards [4] - The company also investigated and dismissed a viral video claiming to show a "battery workshop incident wall," clarifying that the images were from early 2024 management board tracking initial debugging issues that were resolved prior to mass production [5]