Midea is recalling its U-shaped air conditioners because of potential mold growth

The air conditioner’s innovative U-shaped design helps block noise, but in some cases it can hinder proper water drainage. | Image: Midea

Midea is recalling around 1.7 million of its U and U Plus window air conditioners sold in the US, plus another 45,900 sold in Canada. The air conditioners launched in 2020 with a unique U-shaped design that allowed windows to close with the unit installed, reducing the amount of noise heard while they were running. But the design can sometimes prevent water...