Popular Air Conditioner Recalled due to Mold Growth – Midea Air Conditioner Recall Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers
Popular Air Conditioner Recalled due to Mold Growth – Midea Air Conditioner Recall
On June 5, 2025, Midea issued a recall for their U and U+ Window Air Conditioners. According to the recall, number 25-320, because the pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, mold growth could occur. Exposure to mold poses a significant health risks to consumers, including respiratory issues, infections, and more. The recall affects a large number of units in the U.S. (an estimated 45,900 units were sold in Canada).
The recalled air conditioners units, manufactured by Midea were sold in different brand names, including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keysone, Mr. Cool, LBG Products, Sea Breeze, and Perfect Aire. The units were available in three different cooling powers – 8,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU, and 12,000 BTU. The units are white and measure approximately 22 inches wide and 14 inches high. The brand name is printed on the units, and the model number can be found on a label on the unit. The products were sold with remote controls, although they can also be controlled via a mobile app.
The recall includes the following brans and model numbers:
- Frigidaire
- GHWQ085WD1
- GHWQ105WD1
- GHWQ125WD1
- Insignia
- NS-AC8WU3
- NS-AC8WU3-C
- Keystone
- KSTAW08UA
- KSTAW10UA
- KSTAW12UA
- LBG
- QB-8K CO
- Mr. Cool
- MWUC08T115
- MWUC10T115
- MWUC12T115
- Perfect Aire
- 1PACU10000
- 1PACU12000
- 1PACU8000
- Sea Breeze
- MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10
- WAU310YREX
- WAU312YREX
- WAU38YREX
- Danby
- DAC080B6IWDB-6
- DAC080B7IWDB-6
- DAC100B6IWDB-6
- Comfort Aire
- RXTS-101A
- RXTS-121A
- RXTS-81A
- Midea
- MAW08AV1QWT
- MAW08AV1QWT-C
- MAW08U1QWT
- MAW08V1QWT
- MAW08V1QWT-S
- MAW08V1QWT-T
- MAW08W1QWT
- MAW10U1QWT
- MAW10V1QWT
- MAW10W1QWT
- MAW12AV1QWT
- MAW12AV1QWT-C
- MAW12U1QWT
- MAW12V1QWT
- MAW12V1QWT-M
- MAW12V1QWT-S
- MAW12W1QWT
The recalled units were sold at a number of stores nationwide, including but not limited to Best Buy, Home Depot, Menards, and Costco. The units were also available online via Amazon.com, Midea.com, Costco.com, Menards.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, Walmart.com, BJs.com, BestBuy.com, and other sites. The air conditioning units were available for purchase from March 2020 through May 2025 for prices ranging from $280 to $500.
There have been at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioner units; this number includes 17 reports of consumers experiencing different symptoms (such as allergic reactions, respiratory infections, coughing, sneezing, sore throats, and more).
The company is urging all affected consumers to contact Midea for a free repair or a full/prorated refund (prorated refund will be based on the purchase date or date of manufacture). Consumers seeking a refund will need to either send the unit back to Midea with a free shipping label or submit a photograph showing proof that they have cut the power cord to the unit. Consumers seeking a repair must contact the company to arrange for a technician to install a new drain club or to request a repair kit. Consumers are encouraged to visit the company’s website on instructions on how to inspect their unit prior to continuing to use the product before the repair is complete.
If you or a member of your family suffered harm as a result of a defective air conditioning unit, it is important that you seek legal help as soon as possible. Based on the details surrounding the incident and the harm suffered, you could have the right to file a product liability claim. Our attorneys here at the Downtown L.A. Lawe Group are ready to help you.
The Downtown L.A. Law Group is a personal injury law firm with decades of experience. Our legal team is not afraid to take on any negligent product manufacturer to help consumers get justice. If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, contact us today!
Exposure to mold can cause a number of symptoms and health complications. Examples of the harm that can occur when someone is exposed to via a defective air conditioning unit can include the following:
- Itchy, red, and watery eyes
- Nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms
- Skin irritation, including rashes and itching
- Sore throat and throat irritation
- Headaches (frequent headaches)
- Fatigue, weakness, and malaise
- Asthma attacks
- Brain fog and mood swings
- Allergic reactions
- And more
Of course, the longer that someone is exposed to mold, the more severe the symptoms that they can experience.
What to do after Harm Caused by Mold Exposure?You might be wondering what you should do after you and your family were exposed to mold due to a defective product. First and foremost, it is important that you understand that you could have the right to file a lawsuit under product liability law. So, what should you do? Consider some of the following suggestions:
- Take photos of the defective product
- Stop using the defective product immediately
- Do not tamper with the product in any way (or try to repair it yourself)
- Take photos of any visible injuries, like rashes or skin irritation
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible
- Gather all medical records
- Report the incident to the company
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- Do not sign any documents provided by the company
- Do not agree to any sort of remedy
- Do not agree to a refund, a repair, or to send the item back
- Gather all records of lost income related to the defective product
- Seek legal help with an experienced product liability lawyer as soon as possible
If you ever find yourself unsure of what steps to take or what to do next, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team. Our attorneys are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and recover the compensation that you are owed.
Yes, you could potentially participate in a class action claim or a mass torts claim, both of which are common when it comes to defective products. Is there a class action lawsuit? Since the recall is so recent, a class action lawsuit has likely not been filed yet, as it takes time for affected consumers to come together to take action against the company. How can I join or be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? In general, joining a class action lawsuit can be as simple as reaching out to a recall lawyer or class action lawyer.
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