Ventilation Fans in ClassMate® DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate® Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps 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.

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.

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 arrang…

Company

Modine Manufacturing Company, of Racine, Wisconsin

Date

Thursday, August 20

Where sold

Nationwide

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 $4…

Units

About 6,061 (In addition, about 735 were sold in Canada)

Recall number

26711

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission