About 1.7million air conditioners have been recalled in the US over concerns that they may harbour mold.

Midea voluntarily recalled its popular U and U+ Window air conditioners on Thursday because ‘pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mold growth’, stated a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The company has received at least 152 reports of mold in air conditioners, according to the independent federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting people from getting injured by consumer products.

In 17 cases, customers reported experiencing symptoms including allergic reactions, respiratory infections, sore throats, coughing and sneezing, related to exposure to mold.

The air conditioners are made to fit in win

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