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The Consumer reports that their window air conditioner has no condensate drain. The Consumer is concerned that over time, bacteria could accumulate and grow in the standing water inside the casing.

Product Details

Product Description: Product is a new design U-shaped air conditioner, 12,000 BTU window unit.
Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Midea America Corporation
Brand Name: Midea
Model Name or Number: MAW12AV1QWT
Serial Number: 541203001E0312902V4443
UPC Code: 8 40296 50290 7
SKU#: 1677429
Date Manufactured: 1/1/2023
Retailer: https://www.costco.com/
Retailer State:
Purchase Date: 7/2/2023
Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
Product Type: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Product Code: Air Conditioners (381)

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Incident Details

Incident Description: Product is an air conditioner without a condensate drain. Over time bacteria could accumulate and grow in the standing water inside the casing
Incident Date: 7/29/2023
Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium

Victims Involved

Injury Information: No Incident, No Injury
My Relationship to the Victim: Self
Sex: Male
Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 67 years

Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler

Additional Details

Submitter has product?: Yes
Product was damaged before incident?: No
Product was modified before incident?:
If yes to any, explanation: Product has no drain. Midea customer service said "Regarding your inquiry, please note that condensation will be occurring at the back of the unit, and it goes to the bottom. However, the unit uses a percentage of water it collects and uses it to cool dow
Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
If Not, Do you plan to?:

Report Number: 20230729-13769-2147346140
Report Date: 7/29/2023
Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 8/16/2023
Report First Publication Date: 8/30/2023
Category of Submitter: Consumer