The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20E053000·Announced 2020-07-31

Walmart Recalls Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands Due to Collapse Risk

Walmart is recalling specific Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands that may collapse unexpectedly under load, posing a risk of injury to nearby persons.

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 injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential serious injury from structural failure.

Plain-English summary

Walmart is recalling certain individual Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands, model 2TJS, sold under part number 0085001232400. The recall affects 13,956 units. The defect is that the jack stands may not be able to support the rated load without collapsing unexpectedly.

A sudden drop of the jack stand can increase the risk of injury to persons nearby or under the lifted vehicle. The recall began on October 16, 2020.

Walmart will notify owners and provide a full refund. Owners may contact Walmart at 1-800-925-6278. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER recall
Manufacturer
Walmart
Affected units
13,956

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.