CPSC2026-08-20FIRE HAZARD

Modine Manufacturing Airedale heating and cooling ventilation fans recalled for fire hazard

FIRENationwide distributionConsumer goods

What this means

The ventilation fan motor in Modine's Airedale heating and cooling units can short circuit if water reaches the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and potentially catch fire. The affected models are ClassMate and SchoolMate heat pumps installed in schools and classrooms since 2013. Modine has received 11 reports of fires causing over $2.7 million in property damage.

Stop using the recalled heat pump immediately.
Contact your Modine distributor or Modine Manufacturing Company to unplug the ventilation fan or switch the internal disconnect to "off".
Arrange a free inspection and service with a Modine technician to repair or replace the affected ventilation fan.

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Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit

The agency's original wording

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.

Intended for

All ages

Illnesses reported

None reported

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 $450.

Affected count

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

Injuries reported

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.

Manufactured in

United States

Remedy type

Repair

Products

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

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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

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