By KBC Associate :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/Midea-Air-Conditioner-060625-bde8a456ba504aaf86d879491f8f5f2b.jpg?ssl=1 "1.7 Million Air Conditioners Recalled Over Risk of Mold Exposure, Respiratory Issues")
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- Midea has recalled 1.7 million units of its U and U+ Window Air Conditioners in the United States amid concerns of possible mold growth leading to respiratory issues or other infections
- The units were manufactured in China and Thailand between 2020 and 2025
- Midea is offering several options to customers impacted by the recall
Midea has recalled 1.7 million units of its U and U+ Window Air Conditioners in the United States amid concerns of possible mold growth leading to respiratory issues or other infections.
The recall was issued on Thursday, June 5, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). The reason for the recall is that pooled water in the air conditioner can fail to drain quickly enough, leading to mold growth.
“Mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers,” according to Midea’s recall. In addition to the 1.7 million units recalled in the U.S., 45,900 units were sold in Canada.
There have been at least 152 reports of mold found in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of customers experiencing respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing or sore throats from mold exposure, per Midea.
The recalled units were manufactured in China and Thailand and sold under various brand names including Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze.
The air conditioners were sold at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Midea.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, Menards.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, BJs.com, BestBuy.com and other websites between March 2020 and May 2025.
The units ranged in price from $280 to $500.
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Customers with recalled air conditioners may contact Midea for a free repair or a full or prorated refund based on the purchase date or the date the product was made.
Those seeking a refund will be required to send the unit back to Midea using a free shipping label or by submitting a photograph showing that they cut the unplugged power cord of the unit.
For customers seeking to have their air conditioners repaired, Midea will send a technician to install a new drain plug or mail customers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the unit model.
Further details about the recall are available on Midea‘s website.