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HighNHTSA·20E046000·Announced 2020-07-07

Harbor Freight Recalls Pittsburg Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands

Harbor Freight is recalling 118,000 Pittsburg Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands because the base seam weld may fail under load, causing the stand to drop suddenly.

What this means for you

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 base weld may fail under load, posing a risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harbor Freight Tools is recalling pairs of Pittsburg Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, SKU number 56373. The recall covers approximately 118,000 units. The defect involves the base seam weld, which may fail when the jack stand is under load. This failure allows the stand to drop suddenly.

The sudden drop of the jack stand increases the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle. Harbor Freight emailed all known customers on July 7, 2020, and the recall began on August 3, 2020.

Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. Harbor Freight will provide a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands plus 20% in exchange for the return of the product. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER recall
Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
118,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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