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Summer just started, but it’ll be more difficult for some people to keep cool thanks to a new recall. Millions of Midea air conditioner units may grow mold because of pooled water, according to the recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s what we know, and how to check if your air conditioner is part of the recall.
Due to inadequate drainage, water can pool inside the air conditioner, potentially leading to mold growth. Mold exposure can cause respiratory issues or other infections for some people, according to the USCPSC. There have been 152 reports of mold in the air conditioner unit, with 17 reports of consumers experiencing respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing, or sore throats.
There are 1.7 million U and U+ window air conditioning units being recalled. They were manufactured by Midea, and sold under 10 different brand names: Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire, and Sea Breeze.
The recalled air conditioners come in three sizes, 8,000, 10,000, and 12,000 BTU. They are white in color and about 22 inches wide by 14 inches high. Some came with remote controls, while others could be controlled with a mobile app.
The recalled Midea air conditioners were sold at a number of retail and online outlets nationwide. Stores include Costco, Menards, Home Depot, and Best Buy, among others. Online, they were sold at Amazon, Midea, Lowes, Walmart, and others. They were sold between March 2020 and May 2025 for between $280 and $500.
If you have a window air conditioner unit with any of the name brands as part of the recall, check the model number. That will be located on a label on the front right side of the unit. These are the brands and corresponding model numbers that are part of the recall.
Midea Model Numbers
Comfort Aire Model Numbers
Danby Model Numbers
Frigidaire Model Numbers
Insignia Model Numbers
Keystone Model Numbers
LBG Products Model Number
Mr. Cool Model Numbers
Perfect Aire Model Numbers
Sea Breeze Model Numbers
If you have a recalled Midea air conditioner, you can either get a free repair or a prorated refund, depending on the amount of time you’ve had your air conditioner. If you choose a repair, the company will send out a technician to install a new drain plug, or send a repair kit, depending on the model. If you’d like a refund, you will need to unplug the unit, cut the power cord, and send a photo to Midea. For either a repair or refund, and for more information, go to the website Midea created for the recall.
