Harbor Freight Tools | NHTSA Recall #20E046000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20E046000 by Harbor Freight Tools. Includes 118,000 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 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.

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 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20E046000
Manufacturer: Harbor Freight Tools
Report Received Date: 2020-07-07T00:00:00
Subject: Jack stand may collapse under load
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 118,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing 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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 15.58

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NHTSA ID: 20E046000
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