Harbor Freight Jackstands -- Recall -- FYI
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Harbor Freight Jackstands -- Recall -- FYI
Hey All,
Just got a recall on 6 and 3 ton jackstands. Be safe. EMail below.IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
May 19, 2020
NHTSA Campaign I.D. Numbers: 20E-016 and 20E-027
Dear Sir or Madam,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harbor Freight Tools (“HFT”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands (models 61196 or 56371) and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands (model 61197). Our records reflect that you purchased at least one of these pairs of Jack Stands.
What is the Condition?
For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. As a precautionary measure, we request that you discontinue use of the jack stand(s) identified below immediately.
Jack Stands included in this recall campaign include:
Item Number
Item Description
Sale Date Range
61196
Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
January 2013 to March 2020
56371
Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
March 2020 to April 2020
For more information email: recall@harborfreight.com. For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. STOP USING THESE JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 SAFETY RECALL The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand. The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand. Following the lifting of any applicable “Shelter At Home Orders”, please bring your 3 Ton and/or 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 61196, 61197, and 56371 to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally purchased (plus applicable tax). T
Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
June 2013 to March 2020
No other Item Numbers are involved in this recall. The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand.
The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand.
For more information email: recall@harborfreight.com. For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. STOP USING THESE JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 SAFETY RECALL The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand. The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand. Following the lifting of any applicable “Shelter At Home Orders”, please bring your 3 Ton and/or 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 61196, 61197, and 56371 to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally purchased (plus applicable tax). T
Just got a recall on 6 and 3 ton jackstands. Be safe. EMail below.IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
May 19, 2020
NHTSA Campaign I.D. Numbers: 20E-016 and 20E-027
Dear Sir or Madam,
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harbor Freight Tools (“HFT”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety may exist in certain Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands (models 61196 or 56371) and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands (model 61197). Our records reflect that you purchased at least one of these pairs of Jack Stands.
What is the Condition?
For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. As a precautionary measure, we request that you discontinue use of the jack stand(s) identified below immediately.
Jack Stands included in this recall campaign include:
Item Number
Item Description
Sale Date Range
61196
Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
January 2013 to March 2020
56371
Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
March 2020 to April 2020
For more information email: recall@harborfreight.com. For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. STOP USING THESE JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 SAFETY RECALL The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand. The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand. Following the lifting of any applicable “Shelter At Home Orders”, please bring your 3 Ton and/or 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 61196, 61197, and 56371 to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally purchased (plus applicable tax). T
Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stand
June 2013 to March 2020
No other Item Numbers are involved in this recall. The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand.
The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand.
For more information email: recall@harborfreight.com. For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property. STOP USING THESE JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 SAFETY RECALL The 61196 and 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand. The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand. Following the lifting of any applicable “Shelter At Home Orders”, please bring your 3 Ton and/or 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 61196, 61197, and 56371 to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally purchased (plus applicable tax). T
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I've used similar stands for years and I have heard of people accidentally popping the release lever while under load, and of course if there is a shift or imbalance in the load that can be a lot easier.
I've thought about adding a strap to hold the pawl down when in place. I do not think it'd take a lot to make it more secure, even a velcro strap would probably do it.
I've thought about adding a strap to hold the pawl down when in place. I do not think it'd take a lot to make it more secure, even a velcro strap would probably do it.
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How the heck is the pawl moving when there is so much weight on them? They said it's disengaging with a shift in weight, so are the teeth too narrow and there is not enough bite?
Hey Jfrahm, be careful
Hey Jfrahm, be careful
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Thanks for posting this. I used these under my sons F250 front while re-doing the front suspension. Could have been a bad result. We did have the hydraulic jack under there at the time as a backup, but these won't get used again!
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Good post, terrible jack stands!
See the yellow banner "Announcement" at the top of the forum.... Maybe we have to do something to make those more noticeable... In the meantime, check out ESCO jack stands. By far my favorite and the most confidence-inspiring stands I've found.
See the yellow banner "Announcement" at the top of the forum.... Maybe we have to do something to make those more noticeable... In the meantime, check out ESCO jack stands. By far my favorite and the most confidence-inspiring stands I've found.
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Drifting
Good post, terrible jack stands!
See the yellow banner "Announcement" at the top of the forum.... Maybe we have to do something to make those more noticeable... In the meantime, check out ESCO jack stands. By far my favorite and the most confidence-inspiring stands I've found.
See the yellow banner "Announcement" at the top of the forum.... Maybe we have to do something to make those more noticeable... In the meantime, check out ESCO jack stands. By far my favorite and the most confidence-inspiring stands I've found.
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For years now I’ve wondered about how failsafe pawl style jack stands are. Here’s the answer.
About a year ago I started to transition to pin-style stands like the ESCOs.
I think I will be permanently retiring my two remaining pawl style stands.
About a year ago I started to transition to pin-style stands like the ESCOs.
I think I will be permanently retiring my two remaining pawl style stands.
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I have these (set of four) as well as a set of older style through-pin stands. I had six pawl style stands kicking around, but I have since gotten rid of them, as I don't trust them, but they are more convenient to adjust. Just not worth the extra risk, small as it may be IMO.
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