Sparta, NJ, August 8, 2025
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in conjunction with Health Canada, recently announced the recall of approximately 1.7 million window air conditioners due to the risk of mold exposure. The units were manufactured by a company in China and Thailand, and were sold in North America under 10 different brand names.
CPSC warns:
Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mold growth. Mold exposure poses risks of respiratory issues or other infections to some consumers.
According to the U.S. recall notice, the manufacturer is aware of at least 152 reports of mold in the air conditioners, including 17 reports of consumers experiencing symptoms such as respiratory infections, allergic reactions, coughing, sneezing, and/or sore throats from mold exposure. Health Canada noted 5 reports of mold in the units, with no reports of symptoms.
The air conditioners were sold through retail chains and online from March 2020 through May of this year. Consumers with the recalled air conditioners are advised to immediately contact the manufacturer for a free repair or a full or prorated refund.
Dedicated to helping manufacturers, importers, and retailers prevent these types of costly recalls, and the health risks associated with microbial contamination, are the product testing experts at MPL Laboratories. Their scientists provide a wide range of testing resources during product development. They also identify a broad spectrum of potential contaminants in finished products, raw ingredients, and production processes. All testing takes place in MPL’s FDA registered and cGMP, ISO 17025 compliant laboratory to ensure the highest quality results.
To learn more about product testing services provided by MPL Laboratories, please visit www.MPLLaboratories.com, call (800) 548-1874, or email info@MPLLaboratories.com.
About MPL Laboratories
MPL Laboratories (formerly Marypaul Laboratories) was founded in 1985 as a full service microbiology laboratory. It is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by PJLA, FDA, and DEA registered. MPL’s staff includes a Ph.D. Diplomat of the American Board of Toxicology, M.S. and B.S. degreed microbiologists, along with other dedicated scientific personnel. The microbiology testing laboratory serves the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and personal care product industries. MPL strives to provide its clients with reliable, defensible test data delivered in a timely manner. The laboratory is part of the EMSL Analytical network of laboratories across the United States and Canada.
