Popular Air Conditioner Recalled due to Mold Growth – Midea Air Conditioner Recall Class Action Lawsuit Lawyers

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 about 1.7 million 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 experts 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!