Campaign 20E-046

Under load, the jack stand base seam weld may fail, allowing the stand to drop suddenly

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Defect summary

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling pairs of Pittsburg Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, SKU number 56373. Under load, the jack stand base seam weld may fail, allowing the stand to drop suddenly.

Consequence

Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.

Remedy

Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide, in exchange for return of the jack stands, a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands plus 20%, free of charge. Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. Harbor Freight emailed all known customers on July 7, 2020. The recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or Recalls@HarborFreight.com.

Notes

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 20E046000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 20E-046
MakeModelModel years
Pittsburgh Automotive3 TON Steel Jack StandsYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.