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Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #26711
Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin · Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
Product 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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
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.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps on August 20, 2026. 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. This recall covers about 6,061 units (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) and was initiated by Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product and schedule a free repair. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
This recall appears in: Fire & Burn Hazards.
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