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Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

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CPSCRecall 26711Electronics & appliances

What to do

Repair

Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written instructions to unplug the recalled ventilation fan or to switch the internal disconnect in the fan to the "off" position. Consumers should contact their Modine distributor to arrange for their free inspection and service. Service technicians will inspect and repair or replace the recalled heating and cooling OA/EA ventilation fans in all units.
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Contact (CPSC): Modine Manufacturing Company toll-free at 888-636-8627 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at ProductSafety@modine.com or online at https://www.modine.com/recall and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Read the official notice on cpsc.gov (opens in a new tab)

Hazard

Why it was recalled

The ventilation fan motor in the heat pumps can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
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Incidents and injuries (CPSC): Modine has received 11 reports of incidents that resulted in fires, totaling at least $2.7 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Recalled Heat Pump
Recalled Heat Pump Photo: CPSC.

Is it yours? Products and codes

This recall involves ventilation fans in ClassMate cooling and air source heat pumps and SchoolMate water/ground source heat pumps that supply heating, cooling and high indoor air quality in classrooms and schools in the following models: Model Ventilation Configuration (Digit 9) CMD C, D, or E CMP C, D, or E SMG H, J, K, N, or P SMW H, J, K, N, or P CMS H, J, K, N, or P The brand name Airedale is located on a sticker on the front of the unit. The model name and serial number are found on the serial plate on the underside of the control unit.
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  • Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps

    Quantity
    About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)

Where it was sold (CPSC): Independent dealers nationwide from August 2013 through January 2026 for between $15,000 and $25,000. The ventilation fans are also sold separately through independent dealers for between $250 and $450.

More photos from CPSC

  • Recalled Ventilation Fan
    Recalled Ventilation Fan
  • Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit
    Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit
  • Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit
    Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit

About this record

Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Firm
Modine Manufacturing Company

If someone was hurt or swallowed something: call 911, or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

About this recall

What is the hazard?

CPSC states: “The ventilation fan motor in the heat pumps can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and posing a fire hazard.”

What should owners do?

CPSC states: “Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written instructions to unplug the recalled ventilation fan or to switch the internal disconnect in the fan to the "off" position. Consumers should contact their Modine distributor to arrange for their free inspection and service. Service technicians will inspect and repair or replace the recalled heating and cooling OA/EA ventilation fans in all units.”

Which products are included?

CPSC states: “This recall involves ventilation fans in ClassMate cooling and air source heat pumps and SchoolMate water/ground source heat pumps that supply heating, cooling and high indoor air quality in classrooms and schools in the following models: Model Ventilation Configuration (Digit 9) CMD C, D, or E CMP C, D, or E SMG H, J, K, N, or P SMW H, J, K, N, or P CMS H, J, K, N, or P The brand name Airedale is located on a sticker on the front of the unit. The model name and serial number are found on the serial plate on the underside of the control unit.”

When was this recall published?

CPSC published recall 26711 on August 20, 2026.

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