The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·26711·Announced 2026-08-20

Modine Recalls Airedale Ventilation Fans in School Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

Modine is recalling Airedale ventilation fans in specific school heat pumps because water exposure can cause short circuits and fires. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with 11 reported fire incidents and at least $2.7 million in property damage, which meets the rubric criteria for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe category.

Plain-English summary

Modine Manufacturing Company is recalling ventilation fans installed in ClassMate DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps. The recall involves approximately 6,061 units sold in the United States and about 735 units sold in Canada. These units are used to supply heating, cooling, and high indoor air quality in classrooms and schools.

The ventilation fan motor can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and posing a fire hazard. 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.

The affected products were sold through 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. The brand name Airedale is located on a sticker on the front of the unit, while the model name and serial number are found on the serial plate on the underside of the control unit.

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 a free inspection and service. Service technicians will inspect and repair or replace the recalled heating and cooling OA/EA ventilation fans in all units.

The recalled product

Product
Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
Manufacturer
Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
Category
Consumer Product — HVAC / Heating & Cooling
Hazard
Affected units
6,061

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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