Midea is recalling 1.7 million air conditioning units because a drainage problem could expose consumers to mold.

Water can pool in the appliance maker's U Window Air Conditioner and U+ Window Air Conditioner units, possibly leading to mold growth, Midea said in a recall notice posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Mold can cause respiratory issues and other infections.

The CPSC has received at least 152 reports from consumers of mold buildup in the Midea AC units, according to the alert. Of those, there have been 17 reports of users experiencing respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing and sneezing, or sore throats as a result of mold exposure.

Along with the units sold in the U.S., nearly 46,000 were sold in Canada.

The Midea products were sold under

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