Since its launch in 2020, the Midea U smart window air conditioner has proven very popular for its unique design and performance; indeed, we liked it so much that it earned a spot on our list of the best smart air conditioners.
However, a design flaw — which could lead to water pooling and not draining properly — could lead to mold growth.
After receiving 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing related symptoms, the company issued a recall of 1.7 million units sold between March 2020 and May 2025.
The recall notice was posted on June 5 on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.
How to find if your unit is part of the recall
The smart air conditioners were sold under several brand names, including Midea, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze.
They were sold at retailers and online sites such as Midea.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, Menards.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, BJs.com, BestBuy.com, and include the 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000 BTU.
Midea Model Numbers |
Frigidaire Model Numbers |
Insignia Model Numbers |
MAW08AV1QWT |
GHWQ085WD1 |
NS-AC8WU3 |
MAW08AV1QWT-C |
GHWQ105WD1 |
NS-AC8WU3-C |
MAW08U1QWT |
GHWQ125WD1 |
LBG Products Model Number |
MAW08V1QWT |
Keystone Model Numbers |
QB-8K CO |
MAW08V1QWT-S |
KSTAW08UA |
Mr. Cool Model Numbers |
MAW08V1QWT-T |
KSTAW10UA |
MWUC08T115 |
MAW08W1QWT |
KSTAW12UA |
MWUC10T115 |
MAW10U1QWT |
Comfort Aire Model Numbers |
MWUC12T115 |
MAW10V1QWT |
RXTS-101A |
Perfect Aire Model Numbers |
MAW10W1QWT |
RXTS-121A |
1PACU10000 |
MAW12AV1QWT |
RXTS-81A |
1PACU12000 |
MAW12AV1QWT-C |
Danby Model Numbers |
1PACU8000 |
MAW12U1QWT |
DAC080B6IWDB-6 |
Sea Breeze Model Numbers |
MAW12V1QWT |
DAC080B7IWDB-6 |
MWAUQB-12CRFN8-BCN10 |
MAW12V1QWT-M |
DAC100B6IWDB-6 |
WAU310YREX |
MAW12V1QWT-S |
WAU312YREX |
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MAW12W1QWT |
WAU38YREX |
How to get a repair or refund
Midea is offering consumers a free repair or a full or prorated refund, which is based on the purchase date or date of manufacture of your air conditioner.
If you want to get a refund, you will have to ship the unit back to Midea (the company will provide a shipping label) or submit a photograph showing that you cut the unplugged power cord of the unit.
If you want to repair your unit, you can contact Midea to arrange for a technician to install a new drain plug or have a repair kit sent to your home.
You can contact Midea at 888-345-0256 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at midea4028@midea.com, or go online to www.MideaUrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.midea.com/us and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” for more information.
Fortunately, it looks like the remedy is a fairly simple one, so it shouldn't be too difficult to fix. However, if you have respiratory issues and own one of these air conditioners, be sure to inspect it before use.
