NHTSA recall 20E046000 · Equipment
Equipment › Mechanical › Integrated jack/leveler/stabilizer
The defect
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.
The risk
Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.
The 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.