Harbor Freight Recalls Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands
Harbor Freight is recalling 454,000 Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands because the ratchet teeth may not engage properly, risking sudden failure and injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the stand can suddenly drop, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling pairs of Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, part number 61197. The recall affects approximately 454,000 units. The defect involves the ratchet teeth on the jack stands, which may not sufficiently engage the pawl to a sufficient depth. This issue could cause the stand to fail under load.
If the stand fails, it can suddenly drop, increasing the risk of injury to persons nearby or under the lifted vehicle. The recall began on May 18, 2020.
Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands in exchange for the return of the product, free of charge. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER recall
- Manufacturer
- Harbor Freight Tools
- Affected units
- 454,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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