Product defects and product liability
First written in FY2016. 4 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2025.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 11 of 58 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group fully recognizes its responsibility for its products and will continue to actively pursue quality control and quality assurance in product design, manufacturing and ancillary services.」
The Group is reiterating its policy of continuing quality control and quality assurance in product design, manufacturing and ancillary services in response to product defects, returns and product liability claims. - FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Our Group fully recognizes its responsibility for its products and will continue to actively pursue quality control and quality assurance in product design, manufacturing and ancillary services.」
The Group states its policy of continuing quality control and quality assurance in product design, manufacturing and ancillary services in response to product defects, returns and product liability claims. - FY2019RestatedAnnual report
「Defects or other problems may be discovered, potentially resulting in large-scale return claims in the future. In addition, product defects that could lead to product liability claims may result in additional costs and adversely affect the Group's reputation, future operating results and financial condition.」
The Group is reiterating the cost and reputational impact of product defects, returns and product liability claims. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Defects or other problems may be discovered, potentially resulting in large-scale return claims in the future. In addition, product defects that could lead to product liability claims may result in additional costs and adversely affect the Group's reputation, future operating results and financial condition.」
The Group is reiterating the cost and reputational impact of product defects, returns and product liability claims. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Defects or other problems may be discovered, potentially resulting in large-scale return claims in the future. In addition, product defects that could lead to product liability claims may result in additional costs and affect the Group's reputation」
While complying with quality control standards, the Group identifies as risks the costs and reputational impact arising from defects, returns and product liability claims.