Manufacturer 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 ...

[Editor’s note: Midea issued a recall for its U Shaped air-conditioner on June 5, 2025, owing to pooled water possibly leading to mold growth. If you own a Midea U unit, you should check whether your ...

The New York Times named the Midea U shaped air conditioner as the best air conditioner of 2025, and now nearly 1.7 million of the popular window units are under recall due to possible mold growth, ...

You should check your model if you recently bought a Midea window air conditioner. The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission announced Thursday that about 1.7 million units are recalled due to a potential ...

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Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base. By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann Last Thursday, Clare Conroy ...