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Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure
June 5, 2025 at
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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.MideaUrecal
Incidents/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.
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.
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.MideaUrecal
Incidents/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.
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.
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June 9, 2025
Important Product Safety Recall Notice
Midea U-Shape Window AC's
Item #'s 1572673, 1657921, 1677429, 1768985, 2677450, 2677429
Dear Costco Member,
Costco records indicate that you, or one of your add-on members, have purchased Item #'s 1572673, 1657921, 1677429, 1768985, 2677450, and/or 2677429 Midea U-Shape Window AC's between June 2021 and May 2025.
Hazard: 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.
Consumers with the recalled air conditioners should immediately contact Midea at 888-345-0256 or visit www.MideaUrecal
• A free repair by a technician to install a new drain plug
• A free repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the model
• A full or prorated refund
Consumers who continue using the air conditioners while awaiting a repair should visit www.MideaUrecal
Please call Midea toll-free at 888-345-0256 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.MideaUrecal
Thank you,
Justin Reinke
Head of Sales
http://www.mideaurecal