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Midea recalls 1.7M U and U+ Smart AC units due to mold risk

At least 152 mold-related complaints and 17 health reports

Refunds or repairs offered depending on unit’s purchase date

Affected models sold from 2020–2025 at major U.S. retailers

Midea is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because pooled water in the units may not drain fast enough, leading to mold growth.

The news comes as temperatures are rising across the U.S. and the official start of summer rapidly approaches.

The Midea air conditioners fit in windows and resonated with consumers because of their unique design, which allows consumers to close their window ‘through’ the unit.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the recall also inc

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