CPSC recall 26-711, announced August 20, 2026, covers Modine Manufacturing Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps (about 6,061 units). 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. The notice cites 11 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 888-636-8627, go to www.modine.com/recall, or email ProductSafety@modine.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
a sticker on the front of the unit
andthe serial plate on the underside of the control unit
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2013 through January 2026
- Price paid
- $250 to $25,000
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-636-8627, go to www.modine.com/recall, or email ProductSafety@modine.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a repair. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Modine Manufacturing
- Manufacturer
- Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin
- Product type
- Heat pumps
- Recall number
- 26-711
- Units
- About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
This recall in context
Compared with the 19 heat pump recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 6,061 units: the 14th-largest of 18 heat pump recalls that state a unit count. The median is 26,650 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 18 of 19 heat pump recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Repair: offered in 11 of 19 heat pump recalls, the most common remedy.
- Time on sale
- About 13 years. Recalled 7 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Modine Manufacturing Company toll-free at 888-636-8627 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at ProductSafety@modine.com or online at https://www.modine.com/recall and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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