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

CPSC · August 20, 2026

Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard - CPSC recall announced August 20, 2026.
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..
Units affected: About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada).
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written….
Details as of August 29, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency: CPSC
Posted: August 20, 2026
Status: Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps…
Recalling firm: Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
Source ID: 26711

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.

Products: Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
Sold at: 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…
Manufactured by: Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
Incidents: 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.