Modine Manufacturing Company Recall Summary
Modine Manufacturing Company is recalling ventilation fans in Airedale-branded ClassMate and SchoolMate heating and cooling units used in schools and classrooms. The recalled fans can allow water to reach the circuit board, causing short circuits that lead to overheating and create a fire hazard. The affected units include ClassMate cooling and air source heat pumps (models CMD and CMP) and SchoolMate water/ground source heat pumps (models SMG, SMW, and CMS) with specific ventilation configurations. The brand name Airedale appears on a sticker on the front of the unit, and the model and serial number are listed on the control unit's underside.
According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heat pumps and contact Modine Manufacturing Company for written instructions on how to unplug the ventilation fan or switch its internal disconnect to "off." Consumers should then contact their Modine distributor to arrange for free inspection and service, during which technicians will inspect, repair, or replace the recalled ventilation fans.
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.
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.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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