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

**Recall Severity Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | Modine Manufacturing Company |
| Product | Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps |
| Recall number | 26711 |
| Recall date | 2026-08-20 |
| Units | About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 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. |
| Remedy | Repair |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 6,061,735 units: a large exposure.
- Injuries or incidents reported.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.679Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.