Harbor Freight Tools | NHTSA Recall #20E027000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E027000 by Harbor Freight Tools. Includes 1,254,000 affected units, Jack Stand May Collapse Under Load, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E027000
Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Tools
Report Received Date: 2020-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Jack stand may collapse under load
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 1,254,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, which may increase the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 14.95

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