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Consumer reports that mold was found in three air conditioners at home. One unit is in 1 YOM's room, and he suffered hives, eczema outbreaks, dry skin, sneezing, runny nose, a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, restlessness, etc. Consumer and husband also suffered issues.

Product Details
  • Product Description: Midea U-Shaped Inverter Window Air Conditioner
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Midea America Corporation
  • Brand Name: Midea
  • Model Name or Number: MAW08V1QWT
  • Serial Number:
  • UPC Code:
  • SKU#: 1005978394
  • Date Manufactured:
  • Retailer: Home Depot
  • Retailer State:
  • Purchase Date: 11/1/2021
  • Product Category: Home Maintenance and Structures
  • Product Type: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Product Code: Air Conditioners (381)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: LARGE amounts of black, fuzzy mold was discovered in all 3 of our U-Shaped Midea air conditioners. One air conditioner is in our 1 and a half year old son's nursery and has been installed right before he was born. He has had a constant battle of hives, eczema outbreaks, extremely dry skin, sneezing, runny nose, constant sore throat, difficulty swallowing, restlessness, etc. This mold was only discovered after shining a flashlight into ALL 3 units in 08/30/2023. This was done to try to find the source of a musty smell and we would have never known to do this if it wasn't for a [REDACTED] video we watched: [REDACTED] Our mold problem looks EXACTLY like what is seen in this video. We our beyond disgusted and frustrated that our son has to deal with a lifetime of health issues because of this mold. His eczema outbreaks and dry skin has gotten so much worse over the past year and we never knew the cause of it until now. My husband and I have also experienced systems such as sneezing, constant sore throat, sinus infections, nosebleeds, itchy eyes, etc.
  • Incident Date: 8/30/2023
  • Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Injury - Level of care not known
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Self
  • Sex:
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred:
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:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20230831-E3E02-2147345462
  • Report Date: 8/31/2023
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 9/6/2023
  • Report First Publication Date: 9/20/2023
  • Category of Submitter: Consumer