Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Not really a deal, but posting for information:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025...d-Exposure

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 want a repair should contact Midea to arrange for a technician to install a new drain plug or send consumers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the model. 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.


https://mideaurecall.expertinquiry.com/?lang=en

Consumers who have one of the listed models should participate in the recall immediately. For consumers who choose a repair, Midea will provide a technician to install a new drain plug or send consumers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the model. 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.

For consumers who choose a refund, the company will instruct you to either (1) unplug the product, cut the power cord, and write "Recalled" on the product, submit photographic evidence of doing so, and dispose of it in accordance with your local waste disposal requirements; or (2) return the unit to Midea using a free pre-paid label.

Discussion started on #224 (but buried):
https://slickdeals.net/f/18221704-costco-in-warehouse-midea-u-12-000-btu-smart-inverter-window-air-conditioner-280-availability-may-vary?v=1&page=15&src=&prop=&attrsrc=

Personally, with 3 units (8K, 10K, 12K), I find the recall not very satisfactory. If you return the unit, you get a pro-rated refund. The "fix" does not address any mold on the blower fan.

I bought the MAW12AV1QWT-C 12k model on 4/9/25 at the Costco in Plano, TX. When I select this model and enter my serial number, the recall website says that my a/c unit is NOT affected by this recall. I'm curious if any other people who purchased their 12k units this spring from Costco also found out that they were NOT affected?

I bought the MAW12AV1QWT-C 12k model on 4/9/25 at the Costco in Plano, TX. When I select this model and enter my serial number, the recall website says that my a/c unit is NOT affected by this recall. I'm curious if any other people who purchased their 12k units this spring from Costco also found out that they were NOT affected?