Autosales Recalls Summit Racing 3-Ton Jack Stands Due to Ratchet Bar Failure
Autosales is recalling Summit Racing 3-Ton Jack Stands because the ratchet bar may fail, allowing a vehicle to fall. Owners should stop using the stands and contact Autosales for a refund.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a vehicle support device that could cause a vehicle to fall, posing a significant risk of serious injury to people under or near the vehicle, consistent with the 'significant injury' criterion for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Autosales Inc. is recalling certain Summit Racing 3-Ton Jack Stands, part number SUM-918005. The recall involves 419 units. The defect involves the ratchet bar, which may fail during use, allowing a vehicle to fall without any warning.
Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Autosales will notify owners, and Summit Racing will provide a full refund and an additional $25.00 gift certificate upon return or evidence of destruction. The recall began January 20, 2021. Owners may contact Autosales customer service at 1-800-230-3030 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND recall
- Manufacturer
- Autosales Inc.
- Affected units
- 419
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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