[Spridgets] Harbor Freight Jack Stand recall

[John Innis]

The recall is because these jack stands were not manufactured correctly.
Either the Prawl or the ratchet groves or both were cut flat instead of
being undercut.  That undercut is needed to insure that the ratchet can't
release with weight on the stands.  If you are worried about your stands
(and you should be, no matter where you bought them), you can check them
easily.  With the Prawl in EACH of the groves, lift the release lever.  The
upper part should raise up as the undercut lifts the ram out of the
groove.  You should do this check on each of the groves every time you use
your stands.  Even if they were made correctly they can wear over time.

On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 11:42 AM Rick Fisk via Spridgets <
spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:

> I have a couple of Harbor Freight stands too, but not the ones included in
> the recall.  Still not 100% sure they're safe.  lol
>
> Rick
>
> Sent from my keyboard
>
> On May 20, 2020, at 12:05 PM, crusaderchuck55--- via Spridgets <
> spridgets at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> 
> Thank you for the heads up!   Mine are P38846 , so I'm safe and glad I
> checked.
> Chuck
>
> *Sent from my LG Mobile*
>
> ------ Original message------
> *From: *Greg Gowins via Spridgets
> *Date: *Wed, May 20, 2020 11:11 AM
> *To: *Spridgets;
> *Cc: *
> *Subject:*[Spridgets] Harbor Freight Jack Stand recall
>
> A head's up in case anyone has a set of these.
>
>
> https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a32600586/harbor-freight-jack-stands-recalled-for-risk-of-collapsing/
> <https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a32600586/harbor-freight-jack-stands-recalled-for-risk%0D%20-of-collapsing/>
>
>
> Greg Gowins
> Driftwood, TX
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