[{"RecallID":10300,"RecallNumber":"25320","RecallDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves U and U+ Window Air Conditioners made by Midea and sold in brand names including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze. The air conditioners are designed to fit in windows. They were sold in three sizes of cooling power: 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU. The air conditioners are white and measure about 22 inches wide and 14 inches high. The brand name is printed on the units. The model number can be found on a label on the front right side of the unit when facing the air conditioner. They were sold with remote controls and can be controlled by a mobile app. The following brands and model numbers are included in this recall: Midea Model Numbers MAW08AV1QWT MAW08AV1QWT-C MAW08U1QWT MAW08V1QWT MAW08V1QWT-S MAW08V1QWT-T MAW08W1QWT MAW10U1QWT MAW10V1QWT MAW10W1QWT MAW12AV1QWT MAW12AV1QWT-C MAW12U1QWT MAW12V1QWT MAW12V1QWT-M MAW12V1QWT-S MAW12W1QWT Comfort Aire Model Numbers RXTS-101A RXTS-121A RXTS-81A Danby Model Numbers DAC080B6IWDB-6 DAC080B7IWDB-6 DAC100B6IWDB-6 Frigidaire Model Numbers GHWQ085WD1 GHWQ105WD1 GHWQ125WD1 Insignia Model Numbers NS-AC8WU3 NS-AC8WU3-C Keystone Model Numbers KSTAW08UA KSTAW10UA KSTAW12UA LBG Products Model Number QB-8K CO Mr. Cool Model Numbers MWUC08T115 MWUC10T115 MWUC12T115 Perfect Aire Model Numbers 1PACU10000 1PACU12000 1PACU8000 Sea Breeze Model Numbers MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10 WAU310YREX WAU312YREX WAU38YREX","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Midea-Recalls-About-1-7-Million-U-and-U-Window-Air-Conditioners-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure","Title":"Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure","ConsumerContact":"Midea toll-free at 888-345-0256 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at midea4028@midea.com, online at www.MideaUrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.midea.com/us and click on \"RECALL INFORMATION\" for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2025-06-05T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"U and U+ Window Air Conditioners","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 1.7 million (In addition, about 45,900 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/u-and-u-window-air-conditioners-recalled-due-risk-mold-exposure"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/UWindow-1.png","Caption":"Recalled U Window Air Conditioner"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/UWindow-2.jpg","Caption":"Recalled U+ Window Air Conditioner"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"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."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd., of China","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Midea America Corp., of Parsippany, New Jersey","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"},{"Country":"Thailand"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"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.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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 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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"},{"Option":"Repair"}]},{"RecallID":2591,"RecallNumber":"04104","RecallDate":"2004-03-25T00:00:00","Description":"The units included in the recall are 8,000 BTU window air conditioners with electric heat, sold under the brand names and model numbers shown below. The model and serial number is located on the air conditioner cabinet near the bar code. The serial number of included units of the listed models begin with the following two letter code: Brand Name Model Number Serial Number Begins With Fedders AEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, HR, JP, KP Maytag MEQ08F2E AR, AS, ER, FR, KR, KP, LR, MP, MR Comfort-Aire RED-81 DR, ER, KP, KR, LP","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Fedders-Corporation-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Window-Air-Conditioners-with-Electric-Heat","Title":"CPSC, Fedders Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Window Air Conditioners with Electric Heat","ConsumerContact":"The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).","LastPublishDate":"2025-02-03T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Window air conditioners with electric heat","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Air Conditioners","CategoryID":"1811","NumberOfUnits":"About 13,500"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-1.jpg","Caption":"Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-2.jpg","Caption":"Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/AC-3.jpg","Caption":"Recalled window air conditioner with electric heat"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Fedders has received 10 reports of fires with these units. There have been no reported injuries and no serious damage has resulted."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Fedders Corporation, of Liberty Corner, N.J.","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Major home centers and department stores, including The Home Depot and Wal-Mart, sold the units, from January 2003 through February 2004, for about $400.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"If the outside fan blade becomes blocked, when operating in the heating mode, this unit could present a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell."}],"RemedyOptions":[]},{"RecallID":2197,"RecallNumber":"02227","RecallDate":"2002-08-14T00:00:00","Description":"These are 7,000 BTU window air conditioners with model number 77ZFA007101. The recalled air conditioners have a serial number within the following ranges: 4895Y10001 to 4895Y10300 2196Y10001 to 2196Y10300 3096Y12302 to 3096Y12700 4396Y00101 to 4396Y00500 1697Y20873 to 1697Y21072 2097Y21165 to 2097Y21464 2997Y20457 to 2997Y20656 The model and serial numbers are located on the top of the plastic evaporator scroll behind the unit's front plastic grill. \"Carrier\" is written on the front of these units.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Carrier-Guam-Announce-Recall-of-Room-Air-Conditioners-","Title":"CPSC, Carrier Guam Announce Recall of Room Air Conditioners","ConsumerContact":"Consumers may call Carrier Guam at (877) 467-3544 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Guam time, Monday through Friday.","LastPublishDate":"2025-10-07T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"BTU window air conditioners","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Air Conditioners","CategoryID":"1811","NumberOfUnits":"About 2,100"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/window-AC.jpg","Caption":"Recalled BTU window air conditioner"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Carrier Guam has not received any reports of fires as a result of corrosion in these air conditioners."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Carrier Guam, of Tamuning, Guam","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"The Carrier Guam store in Tamuning, Guam, sold these air conditioners, from October 1995 through July 1997, for about $380.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"Salty sea spray can cause the electrical capacitor within these units to corrode, posing a possible fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers with one of these recalled air conditioners should call Carrier Guam, which will schedule a free inspection and repair visit. Alternatively, consumers may elect to purchase a brand new unit at half price, to replace the old unit."}],"RemedyOptions":[]}]