Safety Recall: 1.7 Million Harbor Freight -- Pittsburgh 3-Ton & 6-Ton Heavy Duty Jack Stands
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Since these are bought at a store, there is no direct way to get the recall notice out there.
https://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/recalls/Jack-Stand-Recall-56371_61196_61197.pdf
For certain units of the Pittsburgh Automotive 3-Ton and 6-Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands there is a potential, while under load and with a shift in weight, for the pawl to disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly. This condition could cause serious injury for people near or under a lifted vehicle, and/or damage to property.STOP USING THESE JACK STANDS IMMEDIATELY
3-Ton and 6-Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 SAFETY RECALL
The 56371 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the label on the top of each jack stand.
The 61196 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand.
The 61197 jack stands can be identified by checking the item number found on the yellow part of the label on the base of each jack stand.
Following the lifting of any applicable Shelter At Home Orders, please bring your 3-Ton and/or 6-Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197to your local Harbor Freight Tools store to receive a Harbor Freight Tools gift card equal to the retail price of the jack stands you originally purchased (plus applicable tax).
For more information email: recall@harborfreight.com.
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