RECALL ALERT: 1.7 Million Air Conditioners

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RECALL ALERT: Foreign-manufactured air conditioners are silently poisoning American homes, as a Chinese company is recalling a staggering 1.7 million units due to potentially dangerous mold issues.

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Numerous consumers who trusted these imports to keep their families safe have already developed respiratory infections and allergic reactions to Chinese-made cooling systems.

The recall exposes yet another failure of foreign manufacturing that is putting American consumers at risk.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the massive recall of approximately 1.7 million Midea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners in the United States and another 45,900 in Canada.

These units, manufactured in China and Thailand, feature a design flaw that prevents proper water drainage, creating perfect conditions for hazardous mold growth.

This pull highlights ongoing concerns about the quality and safety of foreign-manufactured products flooding American markets at the expense of domestic manufacturing jobs and consumer safety.

The affected units were sold at major American retailers including Costco, Menards, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, and BJs.com between March 2020 and May 2025.

Priced between $280 and $500, these white AC units measuring approximately 22 inches wide and 14 inches high were available under various brand names in 8,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU, and 12,000 BTU sizes.

The recall comes after 152 reports of mold, with 17 consumers experiencing health problems.

Despite passing government regulatory standards, these air conditioners have already caused significant health issues.

Consumers reported respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing, and sore throats after exposure to mold growing inside the units.

The CPSC confirmed the mold “poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers.”

This underscores yet another failure of government oversight, which allowed potentially dangerous products to remain on the market for years before action was taken.

Moreover, the U-shaped design, which ironically was praised by liberal media outlets like The New York Times as “the quietest model we’ve ever tested,” is the primary culprit behind the health hazard.

This design flaw prevents proper water drainage, creating an environment where dangerous mold can flourish undetected in American homes.

The New York Times had previously rated the Midea U Window Air Conditioner as the best unit and the U+ model as the runner-up.

This shows once again how the mainstream media often fails to vet the products they recommend properly.

Consumers who purchased these foreign-manufactured air conditioners have two options: repair or refund.

Midea is offering a free repair service that includes a modified drain pan designed to address the moisture issue.

Alternatively, consumers can request a full refund, which many Americans may prefer given the health risks already documented.

To check if the air conditioner is affected, verify the brand and model number against the recall list on the Midea website or contact them directly via phone or email.

Those looking for safer alternatives might consider American-made options.

However, the recall information suggests that the July Air Conditioner, Windmill 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner, or LG LW8017ERSM 8,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner are possible replacements.

Still, consumers should thoroughly research any replacement to ensure they are not trading one foreign-made problem for another, especially as summer temperatures rise and demand for cooling solutions increases across America.

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