Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 26-711 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 20, 2026
- Brand
- Modine Manufacturing
- Category
- Heaters, fans and air conditioners
- Products
- Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 20, 2026
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps · About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin.
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 75 recalls in the heaters, fans and air conditioners category, 17 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps (About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 20, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.