Tens of thousands of air conditioning units mounted on windows are recalled in Canada as part of a broader North American recall on the risk of exposure to mold.
This occurs when summer temperatures and smoke from forest fires distributed in many regions of Canada.
THE Canada Government Reminder website Said that the recall involves several models made by MIDEA and sold under brand names, including MIDEA, Comfort Aire, Danby, Frigidaire, Insignia, Keystone, LBG Products, Mr. Cool, Perfect Aire and Sea Breeze specially designed to integrate into the windows.
The recall is similar to the opinion issued in the United States by the Product and Security Consumer CommissionWho says there are about 1.7 million units assigned to the United States in more than 46,000 in Canada.
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Depending on the recall notice, some of these units would not be able to effectively drain the grouped water, which can lead to an increased risk of growth of mold.
The opinion also warns that exposure to molds “presents risks of respiratory problems or other infections”.
Warm temperatures lead many Canadians to start launching their air conditioning to relieve heat, and as Forest fires in certain parts of the meadows Diving to more time spent inside to avoid exposure to smoke, many could expose exposure to mold if they use AC units as part of the recall list.
With smoke exposure, certain types of air conditioners can protect individuals from associated risks, but Not all types of AC units are effective To filter the fine particles found in forest fire smoke.
The manufacturer, MIDEA, indicates that Tuesday, he received five Canadian Milthy Customers reports in their air conditioning units, and says that the solution can involve a technician in repair or replacement of a drain plug or a bubble level.
Customers concerned are invited to contact MIDEA for free repair or potential refund if necessary.