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Midea is recalling about 1.7 million air conditioners sold in the U.S., plus another 45,900 sold in Canada, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
On June 5, Midea announced the shape of their U and U+ Window Air Conditioners may make them prone to mold growth that “poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers.”
Keep reading to learn more—or jump to the Frequently Asked Questions below.
The affected units were made by Midea. They are white and measure about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high.
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The air conditioners can be identified by the following brand names and model numbers:
| Brand Name | Model Number |
|---|---|
| Midea | |
| MAW08AV1QWT | |
| MAW08AV1QWT-C | |
| MAW08U1QWT | |
| MAW08V1QWT | |
| MAW08V1QWT-S | |
| MAW08V1QWT-T | |
| MAW08W1QWT | |
| MAW10U1QWT | |
| MAW10V1QWT | |
| MAW10W1QWT | |
| MAW12AV1QWT | |
| MAW12AV1QWT-C | |
| MAW12U1QWT | |
| MAW12V1QWT | |
| MAW12V1QWT-M | |
| MAW12V1QWT-S | |
| MAW12W1QWT | |
| Comfort Aire | |
| RXTS-101A | |
| RXTS-121A | |
| RXTS-81A | |
| Danby | |
| DAC080B6IWDB-6 | |
| DAC080B7IWDB-6 | |
| DAC100B6IWDB-6 | |
| Frigidaire | |
| GHWQ085WD1 | |
| GHWQ105WD1 | |
| GHWQ125WD1 | |
| Insignia | |
| NS-AC8WU3 | |
| NS-AC8WU3-C | |
| Keystone | |
| KSTAW08UA | |
| KSTAW10UA | |
| KSTAW12UA | |
| LBG Products | |
| QB-8K CO | |
| Mr. Cool | |
| MWUC08T115 | |
| MWUC10T115 | |
| MWUC12T115 | |
| Perfect Aire | |
| 1PACU10000 | |
| 1PACU12000 | |
| 1PACU8000 | |
| Sea Breeze | |
| MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10 | |
| WAU310YREX | |
| WAU312YREX | |
| WAU38YREX |
The air conditioners were sold in three sizes of cooling power: 8,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU, and 12,000 BTU.
They were available nationwide at stores like Costco, Menards, Home Depot, and Best Buy, and at online retailers like Amazon, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, and BJs.com.
The units were sold between March 2020 and May 2025, and ran between $280 and $500.
The design of the U-shaped air conditioners can sometimes prevent water from properly draining quickly enough, resulting in mold growth.
Exposure to mold can pose respiratory issues or the risk of other infections to some consumers.
So far, there have been 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 consumers who have experienced symptoms from mold exposure, including:
- Respiratory infections
- Allergic reactions
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
Consumers can choose to either repair the recalled unit or get a refund.
- Repair: Midea will provide a technician to repair the unit or send customers a repair kit. If you’re using the unit while you wait for a repair, Midea provided instructions on how to inspect the unit for mold on their website.
- Refund: Consumers will be instructed to return the unit to Midea with a free pre-paid label or to submit photo evidence of the recalled product with its power cord cut and then dispose of it.
