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

Name: Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
SKU: CPSC-26711
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: August 20, 2026Recall ID: 26711Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-1.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Heat Pump
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-2.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Ventilation Fan
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-3.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-4.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
Products › Number Of Units	About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	10932
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2026-08-20T00:00:00
Description	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.
Recall Number	26711
Manufacturers › Name	Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	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.
Last Publish Date	2026-08-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmModine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin

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Caution (Class III)

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