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

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-711

Recall

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

Product

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

Recall date

Recall Date: August 20, 2026

Hazard

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 type

Remedy: Repair

What to do

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.

Units affected

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

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/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.

Recalling firm

Manufacturer(s): Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: United States

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.