Harbor Freight Recall....danger

[brillo_76]

This makes me want to go out and over do it with some of these 22-ton bad boys from ESCO.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200705284_200705284

Think they'd be tall enough, topping out at 20" like they do?

Depends where you put them on the frame 20 inches up not bad. On the a front lower control arms and the back axle 20 inches up. ..

I myself, need to just goto 2 lifts and get off the floor completely.. That would make my life easier.

Slightly off topic though. Not a bad idea to goto 22 ton. As thsts the reason I went to 12 ton. Higher ground clearances for my projects.

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[Sarki]

These 3 Ton Esco stands are worth checking out. Yeah they’re pricey but man are they nice.
Bought a set of 4 from National Tool about 4-5 years ago when they were on sale and I also had $50 gift card.
They have heavy rubber pad on top so no marking your undercarriage and the feet are flat so no digging into the ground or ruining garage floor if it’s coated or covered in tile, etc.
Put them to use today when lifting the rear end to do brakes and rebuild the bellcranks after coating my frame with POR-15.
They are really stable and nicely constructed.

 

[brillo_76]

I went to 12 ton Jack stands for more height. I do like those safety pins though. All Jack stands should have some kind of safety pin with them. In my opinion. That is for sharing.

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[4Runner4Leon]

These 3 Ton Esco stands are worth checking out. Yeah they’re pricey but man are they nice.
Bought a set of 4 from National Tool about 4-5 years ago when they were on sale and I also had $50 gift card.
They have heavy rubber pad on top so no marking your undercarriage and the feet are flat so no digging into the ground or ruining garage floor if it’s coated or covered in tile, etc.
Put them to use today when lifting the rear end to do brakes and rebuild the bellcranks after coating my frame with POR-15.
They are really stable and nicely constructed.

These were my other choice before springing for the Torins, I liked the rubber pads on top and the pads on the bottoms which would not harm the epoxy floor in my garage. My only concern was the limited adjustability with the pins, compared to the ratchet mechanism.

Now I'm second guessing myself .

 

[Sarki]

These were my other choice before springing for the Torins, I liked the rubber pads on top and the pads on the bottoms which would not harm the epoxy floor in my garage. My only concern was the limited adjustability with the pins, compared to the ratchet mechanism.

Now I'm second guessing myself .

Leon no need to worry about adjustability vs the Torin Big Reds.
The Torin’s ultimately can be set higher at 24” vs the Esco max height of 21 1/2” but both have numerous settings.
The Esco’s can Be set anywhere from 13 1/2” - 21 1/2” at 1” intervals.
The welds on the Esco’s are impressive and they are very stable, though I’ve never used them at their highest setting.
I have both sets and have to say the Esco are really my go to jack stands as they really are “that nice”.

 

[3bears]

on amazon you can look up double lock pin...or locking jack stands and find 6 ton jack stands that have a locking pin as well.
I was surprised that my sons home depot 3 ton jackstands ( Husky) have a lock pin.
I plan on ordering a pair of 6 ton locking from amazon.

 

[4x3Lander]

I took my 2 china freight Jack stands back. Just got gift card as I didnt want replacement ones. Always a good idea to check stand over like leon suggested. The china freight Jack stands maybe junk. However their Daytona jacks ste clones of the snap on Jack. I had one for years and works perfectly. There was even a lawsuit over the mfg of the Daytona Jack as they made the snap on Jack as well.

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Did you need a receipt? I am curious since I don't have a receipt anymore.

 

[brillo_76]

Did you need a receipt? I am curious since I don't have a receipt anymore.

No you don't. What I did though is setup so all my receipts goto an email address. So I had it on file but not with me it does state return without receipt on the new receipt they gave me. So the original price was 39.97 the cut back 20% as I have no idea why maybe a used a 20% coupon when bought. Any ways I have a $33.89 gift card for China Freight now.


As these stands are Junk anyhow. I didn't want anymore..;-)

 

[4x3Lander]

No you don't. What I did though is setup so all my receipts goto an email address. So I had it on file but not with me it does state return without receipt on the new receipt they gave me. So the original price was 39.97 the cut back 20% as I have no idea why maybe a used a 20% coupon when bought. Any ways I have a $33.89 gift card for China Freight now.


As these stands are Junk anyhow. I didn't want anymore..;-)

Thanks Brillo. Impressively, Harbor Freight replied to my email about this. This is what they said, should anyone else want to know:

"Good Day,

Thank you for contacting Harbor Freight Tools regarding our Pittsburgh Automotive Jack Stand recall.

Yes, you may return your jack stands to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store and you will receive a gift card equal to the retail price of the original jack stands. Even if you don’t have a receipt, you can return your recalled product and receive a refund. Directions to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools store can be found on our website at Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977. Even though your jack stands may currently be in good working order, we are asking all users to immediately stop using these jack stands. Additionally, if at all possible, customers should not return the product to stores until the ‘Shelter at Home Order’ in your area has been lifted. If it is essential you return them before, you should follow the CDC guidelines and remain six feet apart from others.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, we appreciate your business.

Dillon

Harbor Freight Tools"

 

[brillo_76]

Thanks Brillo. Impressively, Harbor Freight replied to my email about this. This is what they said, should anyone else want to know:

"Good Day,

Thank you for contacting Harbor Freight Tools regarding our Pittsburgh Automotive Jack Stand recall.

Yes, you may return your jack stands to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools retail store and you will receive a gift card equal to the retail price of the original jack stands. Even if you don’t have a receipt, you can return your recalled product and receive a refund. Directions to your nearest Harbor Freight Tools store can be found on our website at Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977. Even though your jack stands may currently be in good working order, we are asking all users to immediately stop using these jack stands. Additionally, if at all possible, customers should not return the product to stores until the ‘Shelter at Home Order’ in your area has been lifted. If it is essential you return them before, you should follow the CDC guidelines and remain six feet apart from others.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, we appreciate your business.

Dillon

Harbor Freight Tools"

You had better luck then me with China Freight. I tried to cancel an order 2 weeks prior to shipping and they refused to do it. So now I have to take it back to the store to return. 4 weeks before it showed up. Oh well.. Slightly off topic but i figured you enjoy the story.

 

[4x3Lander]

You had better luck then me with China Freight. I tried to cancel an order 2 weeks prior to shipping and they refused to do it. So now I have to take it back to the store to return. 4 weeks before it showed up. Oh well.. Slightly off topic but i figured you enjoy the story.

Sorry to hear it. You would think it would be easier to cancel. I’ll eventually return mine, but will wait for a bit. Just won’t use them though.

 

[FVLSE]

Interesting. I have two of these stands from HF, but checked and they weren't the affected ones. Thanks for the info!

 

[brillo_76]

Sorry to hear it. You would think it would be easier to cancel. I’ll eventually return mine, but will wait for a bit. Just won’t use them though.

Well I was talking to a manager. She said it was a disaster since Rona shutdown. I would suggest that unless you want to wait forever for your product. Buy it in the store. As I couldn't cancel it at all I tried 2 times prior to shipping. The good news is I did take my products back no problem getting my refund minus shipping of course. At least I got rid of extra product.

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[4x3Lander]

Interesting new article about replacement jack stands.

Replacement Harbor Freight jack stand reportedly fails on first use

 

[weekendclimber]

Interesting new article about replacement jack stands.

Replacement Harbor Freight jack stand reportedly fails on first use

From the article

 A stand rated for three tons should support 3,000 pounds [...]

They don't math well it seems...

 

[4Runner4Leon]

This is pretty sad ^.

I bought one of the ESCO jackstands to try, in addition to the Torin set I bought earlier.

Not a good start, the post did not retract into the base:

Looked more closely, a weld bead extended into the tube, keeping the post from retracting. Can we all spell "QA"?

I'm getting so discouraged, I may go back to railroad ties .

 

[brillo_76]

Best to not replace your China Freight Jack stands with replacement China freight stands. When I returned mine. I just took the money as a gift card As I sure the heck didnt want another junk unsafe set.

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[Sarki]

This is pretty sad ^.

I bought one of the ESCO jackstands to try, in addition to the Torin set I bought earlier.

Not a good start, the post did not retract into the base

Looked more closely, a weld bead extended into the tube, keeping the post from retracting. Can we all spell "QA"?

I'm getting so discouraged, I may go back to railroad ties .

That’s really disappointing and surprising to see Leon.
I’ve had zero issues with my 4 Esco stands, they’ve definitely become my go to stands and get plenty of use.
I’ve never heard of anyone having issues like that and reviews seem to remain positive since I bought mine several years ago but pictures don’t lie.
Quality control not up to snuff these days!

 

[cblock406]

Another Esco jack stand user here. I've had mine for a few years now and they are always my go to jack stand. Disappointing to see Leon's came like that.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

I do like the looks of the Esco, with the big pads on the three legs, as well as the rubber pad on top. They said they'll send me a replacement base, so if they follow through I'll be a happy camper.