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Airedale Heat Pump Recall: Fire Hazard from Ventilation Fans

Modine recalls Airedale ClassMate and SchoolMate heat pumps due to fire hazard. Stop using immediately and contact Modine for free inspection.

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🇺🇸 CPSC recall #10932Consumer product Airedale ›

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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.

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Contact the company & request your remedy

Call(888) 636-8627from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday Emailproductsafety@modine.com Official pagewww.modine.com/recall

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Modine Manufacturing Company is recalling ventilation fans installed in certain ClassMate cooling and air source heat pumps, as well as SchoolMate water/ground source heat pumps. The fan motors can short circuit if water reaches the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and creating a fire hazard. Consumers have reported 11 incidents resulting in fires and at least $2.7 million in property damage. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/361303-airedale-heat-pump-recall-fire-hazard-from-ventilation-fans.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/361303-airedale-heat-pump-recall-fire-hazard-from-ventilation-fans · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #10932

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“Airedale Heat Pump Recall: Fire Hazard from Ventilation Fans.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/361303-airedale-heat-pump-recall-fire-hazard-from-ventilation-fans. Based on CPSC recall #10932 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modine-Manufacturing-Company-Recalls-Airedale-Heating-and-Cooling-Ventilation-Fans-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 20, 2026, that Modine Manufacturing Company is recalling Airedale ClassMate and SchoolMate heat pumps due to a fire hazard. Owners should stop using the units immediately and contact Modine for free inspection and service.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Airedale
Product: ClassMate DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps, SchoolMate Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
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
Sold at: Independent dealers nationwide from August 2013 through January 2026

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.

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. 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.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include the Merkury Innovations Hot + Cool Fans Recall (2026-06-11), the Vornado SRTH Heater Recall (2026-06-04), and the Northern Tool Hot Water Pressure Washers Recall (2026-01-29).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the Airedale brand name on a sticker on the front of the unit. Look at the serial plate on the underside of the control unit for the model name and serial number. Affected models include ClassMate configurations CMD C, D, or E; CMP C, D, or E; and SchoolMate configurations SMG H, J, K, N, or P; SMW H, J, K, N, or P; CMS H, J, K, N, or P.

Brand
Airedale
Product
Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop using the unit
Immediately cease operation of the recalled heat pump to prevent potential fire hazards.
Contact Modine Manufacturing
Call 888-636-8627 or email ProductSafety@modine.com for written instructions on how to unplug the fan or switch the internal disconnect to the off position.
Arrange free inspection
Contact your Modine distributor to schedule a free inspection and service where technicians will repair or replace the recalled ventilation fans.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Where it went and when

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “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.”

Sold nationwide.

Recall timeline

GovInfoNow listed this recall 1 day after the agency date.

Aug 20, 2026CPSC announced the recall
Aug 21, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Contact Airedale

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Subject: Recall 10932 — Airedale Heat Pump Recall: Fire Hazard from Ventilation Fans

Hello,

I own a Airedale Heat Pump Recall: Fire Hazard from Ventilation Fans that is covered by recall 10932 from Airedale.

The official recall notice states: 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.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/361303-airedale-heat-pump-recall-fire-hazard-from-ventilation-fans">Airedale Heat Pump Recall: Fire Hazard from Ventilation Fans (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: CPSC Recall #10932 (August 20, 2026)
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