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Midea air conditioners fit in windows and resonated with
consumers because of their unique design, which allows consumers
to close their window ‘through’ the unit.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the recall
also includes approximately 45,900 units sold in Canada.
There’s been at least 152 reports of mold in the air
conditioners. This includes 17 reports of consumers experiencing
symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions,
coughing, sneezing and sore throats from mold exposure.
The white air conditioners have brand names including Midea,
Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG
Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. They were sold
in three sizes of cooling power: 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU.
The air conditioners were sold from March 2020 through May 2025
for between $280 and $500 at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best
Buy and other stores across the country. They were also sold
online through various websites including those of Midea,
Amazon, Costco and Home Depot.
Consumers can contact Midea for a repair or a refund that will
be based on the purchase date or manufacture date. Individuals
who want a refund will need to send the unit back to Midea with
a free shipping label or submit a photograph showing that they
cut the unit's unplugged power cord.
Those who want a repair should contact Midea to have a
technician install a new drain plug or be sent a repair kit that
includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the
model.
Consumers who want to continue using their air conditioners
while waiting for a repair should visit
www.MideaUrecall.expertinquiry.com to find out how to inspect
their unit before continuing to use it.
Individuals can visit www.midea.com/us and click on “Recall
Information” for more information or call 888-345-0256 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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