1.7 million air conditioners recalled for risk of mold. Is yours on the list?
Bad news for Floridians seeking to avoid the summer heat: your air conditioner may have been recalled for mold.
Air conditioner company Midea announced it is recalling 1.7 million through-the-window air conditioners sold across the nation, according to a June 5 release from the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). At least 152 customers have reported mold in the units, and there have been 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as "respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from mold exposure."
"Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough," the CSPC said, "which can lead to mold growth. Mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers."
Studies have shown that exposure to mold increases the chances of upper respiratory tract illnesses among ordinarily healthy people and can cause more serious problems for people with asthma or immune deficiencies, according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). Early mold exposure may also be linked to development of astham in children, the CDC said.
The units — U and U+ Window Air Conditioners made by Midea and sold under their name and others such as Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze were sold at Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon and other stores nationwide and online. Another 45,900 were sold in Canada.
The air conditioners are white, about 22 inches wide, 13½ inches tall, and 19 inches deep. The units are available in 8,000, 10,000, and 12,000 BTU.
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You can choose to have it repaired or get a prorated refund based on the purchase date or date of manufacture.
If you choose repair, Midea will provide 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.
If you choose a refund, you have two options:
Destroy it yourself: Unplug it, cut off the power cord, write "Recalled" ion the product, send a photo of it to Midea, and dispose of it in accordance with your local waste disposal requirements
Send it back: You can opt to return the unit to Midea with a free pre-paid shipping label.
The brand name is printed on the units and the model number can be found on a label on the front right side of the unit when facing the air conditioner. The following model numbers are included in the recall:
Midea model numbers
MAW08AV1QWT
MAW08AV1QWT-C
MAW08U1QWT
MAW08U2QWT
MAW08V1QWT
MAW08V1QWT-S
MAWO8V1QWT-T
MAW08W1QWT
MAW10U1QWT
MAW10U2QWT
MAW10V1QWT
MAW10W1QWT
MAW12AV1QWT
MAW12AV1QWT-C
MAW12U1QWT
MAW12U2QWT
MAW12V1QWT
MAW12V1QWT-M
MAW12V1QWT-S
MAW12W1QWT
MWO8MSWBA5RCM
MW10MSWBA4RCM
MW10MSWBA5RCM
MW10MSWBA6RCM
MW12MSWBA5RCM
MW12MSWBA6RCM
Comfort Air 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 numbers
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
You can also look up your model number and serial number at the Midea Recall webpage to see if your air conditioner is affected.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Midea air conditioner recall: Mold reports prompt 1.7 million recall
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