Modine recalls Airedale ClassMate and SchoolMate heat pumps over fire risk from fan short circuit
Water reaching the circuit board can cause the ventilation fan motor in these classroom heat pumps to short circuit and overheat, which could start a fire; 11 fires have been reported and no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the recalled heat pumps right away and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written instructions to unplug the fan or switch its internal disconnect to "off". Then contact your Modine distributor to arrange free inspection and repair or replacement.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
- 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.
- 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.
- Units
- About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- 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.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- August 20, 2026
- Recall date
- August 20, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
- 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. Remedy options: Repair.
- 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.
- Number of units
- About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- 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.
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