CPSC Recall in 2025: Midea Recalls About 1.7 Million U and U+ Window Air Conditioners Due to Risk of Mold Exposure

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 25-320

Date: June 05, 2025

Product Name: U and U+ Window Air Conditioners

Recall 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 NumbersFrigidaire Model NumbersMAW08AV1QWTGHWQ085WD1MAW08AV1QWT-CGHWQ105WD1MAW08U1QWTGHWQ125WD1MAW08V1QWTInsignia Model NumbersMAW08V1QWT-SNS-AC8WU3MAW08V1QWT-TNS-AC8WU3-CMAW08W1QWTKeystone Model NumbersMAW10U1QWTKSTAW08UAMAW10V1QWTKSTAW10UAMAW10W1QWTKSTAW12UAMAW12AV1QWTLBG Products Model NumberMAW12AV1QWT-CQB-8K COMAW12U1QWTMr. Cool Model NumbersMAW12V1QWTMWUC08T115MAW12V1QWT-MMWUC10T115MAW12V1QWT-SMWUC12T115MAW12W1QWTPerfect Aire Model NumbersComfort Aire Model Numbers1PACU10000RXTS-101A1PACU12000RXTS-121A1PACU8000RXTS-81ASea Breeze Model NumbersDanby Model NumbersMWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10DAC080B6IWDB-6WAU310YREXDAC080B7IWDB-6WAU312YREXDAC100B6IWDB-6WAU38YREX

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 1.7 million (In addition, about 45,900 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

China and Thailand