Comment from J F
J FSupportIndividual
Summary: A consumer is reporting that individuals are committing fraud by keeping and using recalled Midea air conditioners while still obtaining refunds. They argue that the government should impose criminal penalties for this behavior, similar to penalties for false insurance claims.
There is a Reddit community full of consumers who are committing recall fraud for the Midea air conditioners. Buying and selling recalled units is becoming a mini-industry/side hustle and it's crushing manufacturers. There should be criminal penalties, just like there are for false insurance claims.