Harbor Freight Recalls Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands
Harbor Freight is recalling Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands because the ratchet teeth may not engage properly, causing the stand to fail under load.
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 may fail under load, potentially causing 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 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, part numbers 56371 and 61196. The recall affects approximately 1,254,000 units. The defect involves the ratchet teeth on the jack stand lifting extension post, which may not engage the pawl to a sufficient depth. This failure can cause the stand to drop suddenly under load, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.
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. The recall began on May 18, 2020.
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
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,254,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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