# Modine Manufacturing Company recall opens electrical, lighting & heating buyers to alternatives (2026-08-20)

**Switch Opportunity Score:** 75/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recalling firm | Modine Manufacturing Company |
| Product | Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps |
| Replacement market | Electrical, lighting & heating |
| Agency | CPSC consumer products |
| Severity | high |
| Units affected | 6061735 |
| 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. |
| Recall date | 2026-08-20 |
| Switch angle | Buyers and retailers of the recalled electrical, lighting & heating need a compliant replacement; position your product on the specific hazard fixed, with documentation. |
| Original recall record | /report/cpscrecallpulse/cpsc-26711 |

## Why this score
- High severity: buyers act fast.
- 100K+ units affected.

Source: CPSC, NHTSA and FDA device recalls (via our recall feeds), mapped to replacement markets (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T01:31:24.045Z.
Built from official CPSC, NHTSA and FDA recall data; market mapping is our classification. Do not make claims about a competitor's recall beyond what the agency published, and follow advertising and comparative-claims rules. Not a consumer report and may not be used for FCRA purposes. Informational only; not legal, investment or procurement advice. Not affiliated with any agency or company listed.