Mitsubishi Materials units falsified product data
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Subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Materials have falsified product data, the company said Thursday, becoming the latest major Japanese firm to admit problems with quality control.
Affected products included rubber sealing materials used for packing and gaskets, often used to prevent leaks of liquid or gas from pipes in a wide variety of industries including aerospace and automobiles, the company said in a statement.
The scandal also affected brass strip products for cars and other products, it said.
Mitsubishi Materials said its subsidiaries falsified specification data before shipping some of its products to clients.
It added the company is working with affected clients to ensure the safety of their products.
The admission came after Japanese consumers saw a series of quality control and governance lapses at major firms including Kobe Steel, Nissan and Subaru.
Kobe Steel has admitted falsifying strength and quality data for a string of products shipped to hundreds of clients, from automakers to plane manufacturers.
Nissan recalled some 1.2 million vehicles after admitting in October that staff without proper authorisation had conducted final inspections on some vehicles intended for the domestic market before they were shipped to dealers.
Subaru also recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles from its domestic market after admitting that it also allowed uncertified staff to conduct vehicle inspections.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Mitsubishi Materials subsidiaries were involved in falsifying product data?
Which specific Mitsubishi Materials subsidiaries were involved in falsifying product data?
The article states that 'subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Materials' falsified product data, but it does not name the specific units involved in these quality control issues. It only refers to them collectively as subsidiaries.
Q.What types of products had their specification data falsified before being shipped to clients?
What types of products had their specification data falsified before being shipped to clients?
The falsified products included rubber sealing materials used for packing and gaskets, which are common in aerospace and automotive industries. Also, brass strip products intended for cars and other items were also affected by the data manipulation.
Q.What actions is Mitsubishi Materials taking to address the issues with clients who received affected products?
What actions is Mitsubishi Materials taking to address the issues with clients who received affected products?
Mitsubishi Materials stated it is actively collaborating with the clients who received the products with falsified data. The company's aim is to ensure the ongoing safety and integrity of the products these clients have in their possession.