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Midea Recalls 1.7 Million Window Air Conditioners After Mold Growth Reports

Affected owners can arrange free repairs or prorated refunds through Midea’s recall website or hotline.

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Employees working on an air-conditioner production line at a Midea factory in Guangzhou in China's southern Guangdong province, on July 16, 2022.
FILE - Midea's fridges are seen at an electronic shop in Beijing on Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Andy Wong, file)
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Overview

  • The recall covers about 1.7 million U and U+ series units sold in the U.S. and nearly 46,000 additional units sold in Canada between March 2020 and May 2025 under ten brand names.
  • Federal officials and Midea received 152 reports of mold buildup inside the recalled air conditioners, including 17 cases of respiratory infections or allergic reactions linked to exposure.
  • Impacted models span 8,000-, 10,000- and 12,000-BTU window units retailed for $280 to $500 at Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Menards and online outlets such as Amazon.
  • Midea’s recall program offers either a technician-installed drain plug repair or a DIY kit, with customers eligible for full or prorated refunds based on purchase or manufacture date.
  • Consumers can verify affected model numbers and file repair or refund claims at Midea’s dedicated recall site or by calling the hotline at 888-345-0256.