(NewsNation) — About 1.7 million window air conditioning units have been recalled in the U.S. after 17 customers reported getting sick from fungal growth in the appliance.

The Midea U and U+ window air conditioners may fail to drain quickly, causing mold growth that "poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers," according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Nearly 46,000 units were also sold in Canada.

There have been 152 reports of mold in the white AC units, including 17 reports of people saying exposure to the fungi made them cough, sneeze or have other allergic reactions.

Units were sold under the brand names: • Midea • Comfort Aire • Danby • Frigidaire • Insignia • Keystone • LBG Products • Mr. Cool • Perfect Aire • Sea B

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