Defect Description For Recall
Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) Is Recalling Pairs Of Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, Part Numbers 56371 And 61196. The Ratchet Teeth On The Jack Stand Lifting Extension Post May Not Engage The Pawl To A Sufficient Depth, Possibly Causing The Stand To Fail Under Load.
Make Of Vehicle
PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE
Model Of Vehicle
3 TON STEEL JACK STANDS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
20E027000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical:Integrated Jack/Leveler/Stabilizer
Effect Of Defect
Under Load, The Stand May Drop Suddenly, Which May Increase The Risk Of Injury To People Near Or Under A Lifted Vehicle.
Fix Defect
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, Free Of Charge. Owners Are Asked To Immediately Discontinue Use Of The Jack Stands For Safety Concerns. The Recall Began On May 18, 2020. Owners May Contact Harbor Freight Customer Service At 1-800-444-3353 Or Recalls@Harborfreight.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1254000
Date Owners Notified
20200518
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harbor Freight Tools
Date Report Received
20200503