PSA: Jack Stand Recall [3 Ton / 6 Ton from Harbor Freight]

[loeky]

These jacks are ubiquitous and most folks use them - PLEASE DO NOT USE THEM ANYMORE!

Harbor Freight Jack Stands Recalled for Risk of Collapsing

Check yours immediately.

www.roadandtrack.com

I couldn't believe when I read this, but am passing along in good faith to the community.

 

[jfrench]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

You sir have lots of good karma coming your way

 

[FJBen]

I have the old orange 3 ton stands. I always double up with stands and use a jack as a backup as well. I never trust the stands, any for that matter.

A trick I've learned to is if I have the tire off, put that under the frame as well so hopefully that helps stop the fall if something bad happens.

 

[jfrench]

I always double up with stands and use a jack as a backup as well. I never trust the stands, any for that matter.

A trick I've learned to is if I have the tire off, put that under the frame as well so hopefully that helps stop the fall if something bad happens.

I do the same. But you should still return those stands and get new ones that haven't been recalled

 

[FJ73Texas]

I have the HF aluminum versions. I wonder if there is a recall on those.

 

[FJBen]

I do the same. But you should still return those stands and get new ones that haven't been recalled

I need to check the product number on mine to make sure. I have no idea if the older orange ones are covered under this as well.

Mine are these, no idea on age of them, but I've had them a long time.

 

[jfrench]

EDIT: THANKS AGAIN @loeky

Got my replacements today.

Interestingly, I had 4 but only two were of the recalled item #s. I guess I can trust the other two?