The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20E094000·Announced 2020-12-28

Summit Racing 6-Ton Jack Stands Recalled Due to Ratchet Bar Failure Risk

Autosales Inc. is recalling Summit Racing 6-Ton Jack Stands because the ratchet bar may fail, allowing the vehicle to fall. Owners should stop using the stands and contact Autosales for a refund.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 where failure could cause a vehicle to drop, posing a significant risk of serious injury to people under the vehicle.

Plain-English summary

Autosales Inc. is recalling certain Summit Racing 6-Ton Jack Stands, part number SUM-918006. The recall affects 774 units. The defect involves the ratchet bar, which may fail during use, allowing the 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. Autosales will notify owners, and Summit Racing will provide a full refund and an additional $25.00 gift certificate upon return of the stand or evidence of destruction. The recall began January 20, 2021.

Owners may contact Autosales customer service at 1-800-230-3030. 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:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND recall
Manufacturer
Autosales Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
774

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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