Harbor Freight Jack Stands recall

[norty1]

There has a been a recent recall on 2 types of jacks stands from Harbor Freight.
NHTSA 20E016 and NHTSA 20E027
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...0E016-6561.PDF
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases...ht-jack-stands

Only affects 1 model of 3 ton and 2 models of 6 ton.

[Route 66 Traveler]

I returned mine yesterday and got a $49.00 store credit. I bought them about a year ago when they were on sale, plus used the 20% off coupon. I think the price I paid was about 30 something so I made out little bit. No receipt or box required. They don't have any jack stands for sale at all, so I need to find a good replacement. Amazon has some, but the reviews aren't good.

I only used mine once on my trailer and they worked great. Not sure how they were failing, but I would hate it if the trailer fell to the ground...especially with me under it...

[Screwby]

Well crap, I have the 6 tons in my cargo trailer as we speak. I’ve used them to change the bearings in the camper and work on the Suburbans brakes.

[RetiredOne]

Those type of jacks have always concerned me, after playing with the locking lever. The ONLY ones I'll ever trust (besides wood blocking) is the type with a push through steel pin or bolt.

[norty1]

I have 2 - 6 ton from there but neither have that number. I have used them quite a few times. I also have a couple of screw type house jacks.

I am always careful that they are locked in place when a load is on them.

Having almost died from a accident 15 years ago, I am very careful what I crawl under. Never a trailer supported by anything but solid blocks.

[RetiredOne]

Well, now Harbor Freight is recalling the jack stands that were sent out to replace the first defective jack stands..

....."Customers were asked to return the stands in exchange for a gift card, and affected units were pulled from shelves. Now, Harbor Freight has had to announce a second recall, covering the new jack stands that many folks purchased to replace those covered by the initial recall."

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...ands-recalled/

[hummy]

Harbor Junk! You get what you pay for

[curver900]

Originally Posted by hummy

Harbor Junk! You get what you pay for

but their cheap and I only use them once or twice....
NAPA sells jack stands... as well as other reputable establishments.. once people figure out their life is worth more than $40 bucks they will spend more... or maybe theirs isn't but mine is....