CPSC recall · Reported August 20, 2026
Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to Fire 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.
Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin recalled This recall involves ventilation fans in ClassMate cooling and air source heat pumps and ….
Modine Manufacturing Company Recalls Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Due to… was recalled by Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin in August 20, 2026. Reason: The ventilation fan motor in the heat pumps can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufa…. Verify recall #26711 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin issued this CPSC recall-The ventilation fan motor in the heat pumps can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the….
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- August 20, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26711 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #26711) was formally reported on August 20, 2026. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada).
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 disc… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26711 |
| Date reported | August 20, 2026 |
| Date initiated | August 20, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin |
| Affected scope | About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written instructions…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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