Was working on my car earlier this week with jacks. Afterwards I read their was a big recall because on the HB jacks which can collapse if on an uneven surface (like you see here in the picture!)

https://www.thedrive.com/news/33572/...denly-collapse

 

Yep I was recently doing the same exact thing with my HF Jack Stands..... I just checked my #'s and they aren't listed on the recall list. As a CYA I always tuck the rim/tire under the frame on each side whenever I'm working under it and having it supported by jack stands.

 

good tip. That’s what I usually do but I think I was being careless that day. Thanks for the reminder.

 

Oh no problem!

 

Nice post CVHYATT. Another issue is that the harbor freight manufacturer also makes the same jacks for other brand names......sometimes there are differing quality lines within one manufacturer as well....

 

I have An HF Jack, but not stands. Thanks for posting though. I consider every job I do is a success if no one is hurt in the process or aftermath.

 

Metal Jack Stands are for cowards anyway

 

X2, that 5300 lb Land Rover can really ruin everyone's day...

 

If you get the red 6 ton replacement jack stands, make sure you get the 56369 model....

 

Must be UK thing all my stands have 3 legs not 4, as a 3 leg are stable on an uneven surface and dont rock