Harbor Freight Jack Stand Recall

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by 53burb

http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/...6S8?li=BBnb4R5

thanks for the article, my google-foo was weak yesterday apparently

let's make sure all the harbor freight fans see this.. be safe under those trucks!

Harbor Freight recall replacement jack stands may be unsafe too, report says

[53burb]

sure!!

[Goose]

Thanks for the heads up. Just got this warning after spending some time under my rig on these jack stands. I didn't think anyone could screw up a jack stand.

[MARKDTN]

Originally Posted by MidLifer

Thanks for posting. Some folks like to bash HF but if you buy correctly they are good value. I bet their jack stands come from some of the same Asian vendors as those of other more upscale stores. I choose wisely what I buy at HF. I've had good luck there with:
- Consumables - cut off wheels, nitrile gloves
- Their older line of small equipment engines, which were Honda knock-offs for 1/3 the price which I still have one on a roto-tiller, starts every time
- Air tools, hoses and fittings - same Asian vendor as Campbell Hausfield
- I have a set of combination wrenches I bought there 8 years ago that are every bit as good as my Craftsman wrenches
- Their cheap spray guns, for primer and frame painting - use them once and toss them! No need to clean them!

I stay away from their power tools and basically anything electric.

YMMV as they say but it has its place.

If you ever buy good consumables like cutoff wheels, you will be amazed at how long they last. I used to buy all my cuttoffs and grind discs there but after having some come apart and the really short life I was seeing, I went name-brand and have not looked back.

I have some HF tools, specialty tools likely to only be used sparingly like ball-joint tool, fuel pressure gauge, even snap-ring pliers kit. They work fine for the few times I needed them. I lost my Mac timing light and bought one there. Not even close. HF compression tester no good either.

It all depends on your expectations I believe.

[Jack_71C10]

You can usually tell whats junk when you are there and anything life threatening I would stay away from. I have a blast cabinet from them and with $30 worth of mods it works great. I also have a 20 ton press that works great. these were both under $150. If I had to pay the 1K$ a commercial unit would cost I wouldn't have one. They have a parts washer that i'll pick up when it goes on sale next, its identical to the one summit, lowes and other companies sell. Just different colors.
I also noticed alot of made in the USA items there last time.
They have a new line of hand tools (Icon), they look really nice and they are kinda pricey. But they have a lifetime warranty and an easy exchange policy.
Ive broken snapon and matco tools and they are a pain to return. I have to flag down a truck and hope he'll take it. If they had a store it would make it easier for harry homeowner to maintain his tools.

[HO455]

Somebody say pin style?
Made in America. By an American.
I've used these for decades, they are my favorite high lift stands. Perfect for projects that take longer than 30 minutes. Or if your not on concrete. The flat base won't sink into asphalt.

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by HO455

Somebody say pin style?
Made in America. By an American.
I've used these for decades, they are my favorite high lift stands. Perfect for projects that take longer than 30 minutes. Or if your not on concrete. The flat base won't sink into asphalt.

yes! that's what I'm screamin'