Modine Manufacturing Company Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans Recall (August 2026)
Fire hazard — about 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) units.
| What | Modine Manufacturing Company Airedale Heating and Cooling Ventilation Fans |
|---|---|
| How many | About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada) units |
| The 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. |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Contact | Modine Manufacturing Company toll-free at 888-636-8627 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.modine.com/recall and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Recall date | 2026-08-20 (recall no. 26711) |
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.
What to do
Stop using the product. The listed remedy 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 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.. Modine Manufacturing Company toll-free at 888-636-8627 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at https://www.modine.com/recall and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source: the official CPSC recall notice, published 2026-08-20. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.