1.7 Million AC Units Recalled In U.S. After Mold Sickens Consumers

Midea is recalling about 1.7 million U and U+ window air conditioners in the U.S. due to a risk of mold exposure, federal officials announced Wednesday. An additional 45,900 units were sold in Canada.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, water can pool in the affected units and fail to drain quickly enough, creating an environment for mold growth. Exposure to mold may cause respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing, or sore throats, particularly in sensitive individuals.

So far, the company has received at least 152 reports of mold forming in the units. Seventeen people reported experiencing health symptoms linked to the mold exposure.

They were sold at retailers including Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and others. Prices ranged from $280 to $500.

What’s Recalled

The recall includes U and U+ window air conditioners sold under various brand names:

• Midea
• Comfort Aire
• Danby
• Frigidaire
• Insignia
• Keystone
• LBG Products
• Mr. Cool
• Perfect Aire
• Sea Breeze

The models come in 8,000, 10,000, and 12,000 BTU sizes and were sold from March 2020 through May 2025. The white units are about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high. Model numbers are listed on a label on the front right side of the air conditioner.

What To Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled air conditioners immediately and contact Midea for a free repair or refund.

Refund Option:
Consumers can return the unit with a prepaid shipping label or submit a photo showing they cut the unplugged power cord. Refunds may be full or prorated depending on when the unit was purchased.

Repair Option:
Consumers can request a repair technician to install a new drain plug or receive a repair kit by mail. Instructions for safe use while awaiting repair are available here.

Contact

For more information, contact Midea toll-free at 888-345-0256 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, weekdays) email midea4028@midea.com.

Full List of Recalled Air Conditioner Models

The recall includes U and U+ window air conditioners sold under multiple brand names between March 2020 and May 2025. The recalled units were manufactured by Midea and sold in various cooling capacities: 8,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU, and 12,000 BTU.

The model numbers are listed below, organized by brand. The model number can be found on a label located on the front right side of the unit when facing the air conditioner.

Midea Models

• MAW08AV1QWT
• MAW08AV1QWT-C
• MAW08U1QWT
• MAW08V1QWT
• MAW08V1QWT-S
• MAW08V1QWT-T
• MAW08W1QWT
• MAW10U1QWT
• MAW10V1QWT
• MAW10W1QWT
• MAW12AV1QWT
• MAW12AV1QWT-C
• MAW12U1QWT
• MAW12V1QWT
• MAW12V1QWT-M
• MAW12V1QWT-S
• MAW12W1QWT

Frigidaire Models

• GHWQ085WD1
• GHWQ105WD1
• GHWQ125WD1

Insignia Models

• NS-AC8WU3
• NS-AC8WU3-C

Keystone Models

• KSTAW08UA
• KSTAW10UA
• KSTAW12UA

LBG Products Model

• QB-8K CO

Mr. Cool Models

• MWUC08T115
• MWUC10T115
• MWUC12T115

Perfect Aire Models

• 1PACU8000
• 1PACU10000
• 1PACU12000

Comfort Aire Models

• RXTS-81A
• RXTS-101A
• RXTS-121A

Danby Models

• DAC080B6IWDB-6
• DAC080B7IWDB-6
• DAC100B6IWDB-6

Sea Breeze Models

• MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10
• WAU310YREX
• WAU312YREX
• WAU38YREX

Consumers can find additional recall details, photos, and model verification tools here.