U and U+ Window Air Conditioners
CPSC Recall #25-320 — June 5, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-320 |
| Recall Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Repair |
| Units Affected | About 1.7 million (In addition, about 45,900 were sold in Canada) |
| Manufacturer | GD Midea Air-Conditioning Equipment Co. Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Midea America Corp., of Parsippany, New Jersey |
| Manufactured In | China and Thailand |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
Product
U and U+ Window Air Conditioners
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
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.
Incidents & Injuries
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.
Remedy Instructions
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 want a repair should contact Midea to arrange for a technician to install a new drain plug or send consumers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the model. 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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.