Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
CPSC recall 25320. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mold growth. Mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with the recalled air conditioners should immediately contact Midea for a free repair or a full or prorated refund, which will be based on the purchase date or date of manufacture. Consumers who want a refund will be requested to send the unit back to Midea using a free shipping label or submit a photograph showing that they cut the unplugged power cord of the unit to receive a refund. Consumers who continue using the air conditioners while awaiting a repair should visit www.MideaUrecall.expertinquiry.com for instructions on how to inspect their unit prior to continuing use.
CPSC recall 25320 has the recall date 5 Jun 2025. The notice names the firm GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment. The recall has about 1,700,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2025 has 5,950 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm is aware of at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from mold exposure. |
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| Units | 1,700,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves U and U+ Window Air Conditioners made by Midea and sold in brand names including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. The air conditioners are designed to fit in windows. They were sold in three sizes of cooling power: 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU. The air conditioners are white and measure about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high. The brand name is printed on the units. The model number can be found on a label on the front right side of the unit when facing the air conditioner. They were sold with remote controls and can be controlled by a mobile app. The following brands and model numbers are included in this recall: Midea Model Numbers 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 Model Numbers RXTS-101A RXTS-121A RXTS-81A Danby Model Numbers DAC080B6IWDB-6 DAC080B7IWDB-6 DAC100B6IWDB-6 Frigidaire Model Numbers GHWQ085WD1 GHWQ105WD1 GHWQ125WD1 Insignia Model Numbers NS-AC8WU3 NS-AC8WU3-C Keystone Model Numbers… |
| Product | U and U+ Window Air Conditioners, About 1.7 million (In addition, about 45,900 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at Midea.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, Menards.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, BJs.com, BestBuy.com and other websites from March 2020 through May 2025 for between $280 and $500. |
| Manufacturer | GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Midea America Corp., of Parsippany, New Jersey |
| Made in | China, Thailand |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,700,000Median of 2025: 5,950
- CPSC recalls of 2025
- 420
- Recalls of 2025 with one of the same hazards
- 11%
- Recalls on the register that name GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2016 | Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported |
| 29 Apr 2014 | GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart |
| 11 Jan 2011 | GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 25320The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 25320. https://recallregister.com/product/10300-midea-recalls-about-1-7-million-u-and-u-window-air-conditioners-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 25320 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm is aware of at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from mold exposure.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at Midea.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, Menards.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, BJs.com, BestBuy.com and other websites from March 2020 through May 2025 for between $280 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 25320?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 25320?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1.7 million (In addition, about 45,900 were sold in Canada)