A Wisconsin-based manufacturer is recalling heat pumps after a defect resulted in 11 reports of fires, totaling at least $2.7 million in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The recall impacts about 6,061 products sold in the U.S. and another 735 that were sold in Canada. The heat pumps were being used to supply heating, cooling and high indoor air quality in classrooms and schools.
Modine Manufacturing said the ventilation fan motor in its ClassMate DX Cooling and Air Source Heat Pumps and SchoolMate Water/Ground Source Heat Pumps can short circuit if water gets on the circuit board, causing the units to overheat and posing a fire hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said consumers should stop using the recalled heat pumps immediately and contact Modine Manufacturing 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 full recall can be viewed here.
