RECALL: Nearly 46,000 air conditioning units recalled in Canada
Nearly 46,000 air conditioning units have been recalled in Canada with just a few weeks to go until the official start of summer.
Health Canada said in a notice that certain window A/C units have been recalled due to a risk of mould exposure.
“Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mould growth,” the notice said.
“Mould exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers.”
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The affected product is the U and U+ window air conditioners, which were made by Midea and sold under various brand names including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze, Health Canada said.
The units are white, about 56 cm wide and 36 cm high, the notice said.
They come in three sizes of cooling power: 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU, officials said.
The units can be controlled by a mobile app and also came with remote controls.
Health Canada
There were around 45,900 of the air conditioners sold in Canada from March 2020 to May 2025; about 1.7 million were sold in the United States.
“As of June 3, 2025, the company has received five reports of mold in the air conditioners in Canada, with no reports of symptoms,” Health Canada said.
“In the United States, the company has received 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing and/or sore throats from mold exposure.”
Health Canada said consumers should contact Midea for a free repair, or a full or prorated refund based on the purchase date or manufacture date.
“Consumers who want a refund will be requested to send the unit back to Midea using a free shipping label or submit a photograph showing that they cut the unplugged power cord of the unit to receive a refund,” officials said.
“Consumers who want a repair should contact Midea to arrange for a technician to install a new drain plug or send consumers a repair kit that includes a new drain plug and bubble level, depending on the model.”
If someone wishes to continue using their unit while waiting for a repair, they were advised to visit this Midea website for instructions on how to inspect the unit before use.
More information about the recall is also on that site.
Midea can be reached by phone at 888-345-0256, by email at [email protected] or via their website.
Below is a look at the models included in the recall. The number can be found on the front right side when facing the A/C unit. Click on the image to enlarge:
Credit: mideaurecall.expertinquiry.com
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