33+ Harbor Freight Jack Stands Failure Pictures. Harbor freight says that they have been evaluating all of their jack stands. Due to worn stamping machinery, the jack stand's ratchet teeth might not be deep enough to hold the lifting extension in place when the supported car shifts its weight.
I just need something that isn't going to drop my truck on my head. Of china from december of 2012 through march 31, 2020. A harbor freight jack stand that was provided as a replacement for a recalled version reportedly failed the first time it was used.
Jack stands are meant for static loads.
I contacted the company and received email from their production manager with full explanation of jack stand rating. All you need to do is examine the posts to make sure all the teeth are i have their 6 ton jackstands that are not on the recall list. I just need something that isn't going to drop my truck on my head. 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.