{
  "schema_version": "0.1.0",
  "id": 10932,
  "recall_number": "26711",
  "slug": "26711-modine-manufacturing-company-recalls-airedale-heating-and-cooling",
  "title": "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.",
  "recall_date": "2026-08-20",
  "last_publish_date": "2026-08-20",
  "official_url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard",
  "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.",
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "Ventilation Fans in ClassMate\u00ae DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate\u00ae Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps",
      "description": "",
      "model": "",
      "type": "",
      "categoryid": "",
      "numberofunits": "About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)"
    }
  ],
  "hazards": [
    "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."
  ],
  "remedies": [
    "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."
  ],
  "retailers": [
    "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."
  ],
  "countries": [
    "United States"
  ],
  "upcs": [],
  "images": [
    {
      "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-1.jpg",
      "caption": "Recalled Heat Pump"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-2.png",
      "caption": "Recalled Ventilation Fan"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-3.jpg",
      "caption": "Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/heapum-4.jpg",
      "caption": "Serial Number Location on Recalled Heat Pump Unit"
    }
  ],
  "urgency": "high",
  "audience_tags": [
    "home"
  ],
  "immediate_action": "stop_using",
  "retrieved_at": "2026-08-21T04:54:04+00:00",
  "derivations": {
    "urgency": "Keyword heuristic; not an official CPSC classification.",
    "audience_tags": "Keyword heuristic over official title, description, hazard, and remedy text.",
    "immediate_action": "Keyword heuristic over official remedy text; read the official remedy."
  }
}