Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tvhj · 05-21-2020, 12:31 PM

Sorry if this a repost......
The Harbor Freight jack stands that we've all bought, borrowed or seen in our friends' garages are being recalled due to a risk of collapsing under load. Go check yours immediately.
In a recall filed with the NHTSA on March 20 of this year, Harbor Freight explains that certain 6-ton jack stands have the potential to disengage their support pawl under shifting weight, causing the stand to drop suddenly. A second recall, filed May 3, extends the recall to 3-ton jack stands. The defect is attributed to aging tooling at the factory that produced the jack stands.

Harbor Freight
The recall document says that the problem could affect more than 450,000 6-ton jack stands produced between 2013 and 2019 and nearly 1.3 million 3-ton jack stands produced between 2012 and 2020. These jack stands were sold under the Pittsburg brand name, and can be identified by item numbers 56371 or 61196 on 3-ton models, and 61197 on 6-ton models.
Harbor Freight urges anybody in possession of affected jack stands to return them to the store in exchange for a gift card equal to the price of the stands. Any unsold jack stands covered by the recall have been removed from stores. Check on your buddies and spread the word around—these jack stands are ubiquitous, and a failure like this could be fatal.

**AussieinNC** · 05-21-2020, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvhj

Sorry if this a repost......
The Harbor Freight jack stands that we've all bought, borrowed or seen in our friends' garages are being recalled due to a risk of collapsing under load. Go check yours immediately.
In a recall filed with the NHTSA on March 20 of this year, Harbor Freight explains that certain 6-ton jack stands have the potential to disengage their support pawl under shifting weight, causing the stand to drop suddenly. A second recall, filed May 3, extends the recall to 3-ton jack stands. The defect is attributed to aging tooling at the factory that produced the jack stands.

Harbor Freight
The recall document says that the problem could affect more than 450,000 6-ton jack stands produced between 2013 and 2019 and nearly 1.3 million 3-ton jack stands produced between 2012 and 2020. These jack stands were sold under the Pittsburg brand name, and can be identified by item numbers 56371 or 61196 on 3-ton models, and 61197 on 6-ton models.
Harbor Freight urges anybody in possession of affected jack stands to return them to the store in exchange for a gift card equal to the price of the stands. Any unsold jack stands covered by the recall have been removed from stores. Check on your buddies and spread the word around—these jack stands are ubiquitous, and a failure like this could be fatal.

Here is a link to the recall notice

https://images.harborfreight.com/hft...1196_61197.pdf

Stop using these items asap...

AZ 67 C10 · 05-26-2020, 06:17 PM

Figured this was fitting..

**richard2717** · 07-07-2020, 04:30 PM

Apparently some of the replacement stands are now being recalled

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...1u7Zh_T4n_J3Z4

**truckster** · 07-07-2020, 11:27 PM

Now HF is offering to take back any of their jackstands, no matter when they were purchase and whether or not they are affected by the recall.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...h-jack-stands/

**richard2717** · 12-06-2022, 08:27 PM

Better than the jack stands I guess

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67C10Step · 12-07-2022, 05:09 PM

While I still have jack stands for use around the shop any time I have wheels off, if I'm doing work that will accommodate the use of these stands I much prefer them. A lift would be nicer, but without one these have provided a very stable platform to work from.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-09-2022, 10:06 AM

I must have a set that was built prior to this recall. I have jacked up my 6K pound 2500HD on many occasion and not had an issue. Also my little 64 C10 of course.
I have six of them and two craftsman, I would say for the last 30 years.

**AussieinNC** · 01-04-2023, 09:03 PM

Here is the link to the recalled stands....it applies to 3 different item numbers as per the bulletin:

https://images.harborfreight.com/hft...1196_61197.pdf

**Warrens69GMC** · 01-04-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by richard2717

Better than the jack stands I guess

**Getter-Done** · 01-04-2023, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

That red milk crate will get crushed if someone does not lower that engine correctly.

**Warrens69GMC** · 01-04-2023, 11:35 PM

Gotta love all of the propane tanks

**Getter-Done** · 01-04-2023, 11:38 PM

Yea

And that Cylinder with no cap on the top.

Wait the more I look at

05-21-2020, 12:31 PM	#1
tvhj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Memphis, Tn. Posts: 24	Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Sorry if this a repost...... The Harbor Freight jack stands that we've all bought, borrowed or seen in our friends' garages are being recalled due to a risk of collapsing under load. Go check yours immediately. In a recall filed with the NHTSA on March 20 of this year, Harbor Freight explains that certain 6-ton jack stands have the potential to disengage their support pawl under shifting weight, causing the stand to drop suddenly. A second recall, filed May 3, extends the recall to 3-ton jack stands. The defect is attributed to aging tooling at the factory that produced the jack stands. Harbor Freight The recall document says that the problem could affect more than 450,000 6-ton jack stands produced between 2013 and 2019 and nearly 1.3 million 3-ton jack stands produced between 2012 and 2020. These jack stands were sold under the Pittsburg brand name, and can be identified by item numbers 56371 or 61196 on 3-ton models, and 61197 on 6-ton models. Harbor Freight urges anybody in possession of affected jack stands to return them to the store in exchange for a gift card equal to the price of the stands. Any unsold jack stands covered by the recall have been removed from stores. Check on your buddies and spread the word around—these jack stands are ubiquitous, and a failure like this could be fatal.

05-26-2020, 06:17 PM	#3
AZ 67 C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 70	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Figured this was fitting.. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 SWB 6.0 LS swap in progress 2011 CCSB Duramax 4x4

07-07-2020, 04:30 PM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,127	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Apparently some of the replacement stands are now being recalled https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...1u7Zh_T4n_J3Z4 __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

07-07-2020, 11:27 PM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Now HF is offering to take back any of their jackstands, no matter when they were purchase and whether or not they are affected by the recall. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...h-jack-stands/ __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-06-2022, 08:27 PM	#6
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,127	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Better than the jack stands I guess . Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-07-2022, 05:09 PM	#7
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,475	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall While I still have jack stands for use around the shop any time I have wheels off, if I'm doing work that will accommodate the use of these stands I much prefer them. A lift would be nicer, but without one these have provided a very stable platform to work from. Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

12-09-2022, 10:06 AM	#8
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall I must have a set that was built prior to this recall. I have jacked up my 6K pound 2500HD on many occasion and not had an issue. Also my little 64 C10 of course. I have six of them and two craftsman, I would say for the last 30 years. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-04-2023, 09:03 PM	#9
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Here is the link to the recalled stands....it applies to 3 different item numbers as per the bulletin: https://images.harborfreight.com/hft...1196_61197.pdf __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

01-04-2023, 11:35 PM	#12
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,622	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Gotta love all of the propane tanks __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

01-04-2023, 11:38 PM	#13
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,411	Re: Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall Yea And that Cylinder with no cap on the top. Wait the more I look at __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build



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