[{"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":7896,"RecallNumber":"17024","RecallDate":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves 25-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-, and 75-pint dehumidifiers with the following brand names: Airworks, Alen, Arcticaire, Arctic King, Beaumark, Coolworks, ComfortAire, Comfort Star, Continental Electic, Crosley, Daewoo, Danby, Danby & Designer, Dayton, Degree, Diplomat, Edgestar, Excell, Fellini, Forest Air, Frigidaire, GE, Grunaire, Hanover, Honeywell, Homestyles, Hyundai, Ideal Air, Kenmore (Canada), Keystone, Kul, Midea, Nantucket, Ocean Breeze, Pelonis, Perfect Aire, Perfect Home, Polar Wind, Premiere, Professional Series, Royal Sovereign, Simplicity, Sunbeam, SPT, Sylvania, TGM, Touch Point, Trutemp, Uberhaus, Westpointe, Winix, and Winixl. The brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier. To determine if your dehumidifier has been recalled, enter the model number at https://www.recallrtr.com/dehumidifier","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dehumidifiers-Made-by-Midea-Recalled","Title":"Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported","ConsumerContact":"GD Midea at 800-600-3055 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2016-11-02T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Dehumidifiers","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 3.4 million (in addition 850,000 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60794r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/humid1.jpg","Caption":""},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/humid2.jpg","Caption":""},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/humid3.jpg","Caption":""}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Midea has received 38 reports of smoke and fire. About $4.8 million property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Amazon.com, Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other stores nationwide from January 2003 through December 2013 for between $100 and $300.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Refund"},{"Option":"Replace"}]},{"RecallID":1669,"RecallNumber":"14164","RecallDate":"2014-04-29T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves 30-pint portable GE brand dehumidifiers. The dehumidifiers are white plastic and measure about 19 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 9 inches deep with a front-loading water bucket. \"GE\" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model, serial and manufacture dates are located on a label on the back of the dehumidifier. The model, serial and manufacture dates included in the recall are: Model Number Serial Number Begins with: Manufacture Date ADKW30LN AT1, DT1, FT1 or GT1 2010/01 through 2010/04 (for January 2010 through April 2010)","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/GE-Brand-Dehumidifiers-by-Midea-Recalled-for-Repair","Title":"GE Brand Dehumidifiers by Midea Recalled for Repair Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart","ConsumerContact":"Midea toll-free at (855) 861-2799 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall Info at the bottom of the page under the Support heading.","LastPublishDate":"2015-01-09T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"GE Brand Dehumidifiers","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Dehumidifiers","CategoryID":"67902","NumberOfUnits":"About 15,500"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.GE%2520Midea%2520DehumidifierLARGE.png","Caption":"GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.Back%2520of%2520GE%2520Midea%2520DehumidiferLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Back of GE Brand Dehumidifier by Midea"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14164.label%2520of%2520GE%2520MideLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Model/Serial Number Label on the back of the GE Brand Dehumidfier by Midea"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Midea and GE have received one report of a fire contained within the dehumidifier unit. No other property damage or injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Walmart stores nationwide from March 2010 to December 2010 for about $170.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"GE Appliances & Lighting, of Louisville, Ky.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"China"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers, unplug them and contact Midea for instructions on returning their recalled dehumidifier for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the retailer where purchased."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]