Harbor Freight Jack Stand Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Harbor Freight Pittsburgh Automotive 3-ton and 6-ton jack stands were recalled because they may collapse under load. NHTSA says that can injure people near or under a lifted vehicle.

NHTSA recalls 20E016 and 20E027, reported in March and May 2020, cover over 1.7 million stands. Individual injury suits against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. have followed. The newest, Feezor, was filed in Oklahoma on April 13, 2026.

No MDL has been formed, and no class action is certified. Stop using any recalled stand and return it for a refund. Harbor Freight sold the stands, and Jiaxing Golden Roc Tools Co., Ltd made them.

Latest Harbor Freight Jack Stands Lawsuit Updates

August 13, 2026: Jiaxing Golden Roc Is Served in Feezor Case

A summons was returned executed in the Feezor product-liability case against Harbor Freight in the Western District of Oklahoma [1]. It shows Jiaxing Golden Roc Tools Co Ltd was served on July 24, 2026.

No court has ruled on liability in the Feezor case so far, so the claims in the complaint remain allegations.

May 8, 2026: Harbor Freight Answers the Feezor Complaint

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. filed its answer and affirmative defenses to the complaint in Feezor. An answer is the defendant’s formal reply to the claims and does not rule on them.

April 13, 2026: Robert Feezor Files a Product-Liability Complaint

Robert Feezor filed a product-liability complaint against Harbor Freight and Jiaxing Golden Roc Tools Co Ltd. The case is No. 5:26-cv-00785.

It is assigned to Judge Bernard M. Jones II. The docket lists the filing as a personal injury claim under the product-liability category.

July 21, 2023: Michigan Man Sues over a Toppled Jack Stand

Justin Brandenburg of Michigan sued Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. on July 21, 2023. He alleges a defective weld made his jack stand topple in March 2021 [2].

His lawyers announced the suit on August 18, 2023, in a press release. The release comes from his law firm, and the claim is an allegation only.

May 3, 2020: Harbor Freight Reports Recall 20E-027

Harbor Freight Tools reported NHTSA recall 20E-027 for about 1,254,000 Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton jack stands, parts 56371 and 61196, in a Part 573 report [3].

March 20, 2020: Recall Covers About 454,000 6 Ton Stands

NHTSA recall 20E016 was reported for about 454,000 Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton jack stands, part 61197 [4]. The recall began on May 18, 2020.

What Are Harbor Freight Jack Stands?

Jack stands are equipment that holds up a lifted vehicle. NHTSA’s consumer advisory covers the recalled Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel stands [5].

The recalled stands were made by Jiaxing Golden Roc Tools Co., Ltd, which NHTSA names as the original manufacturer, and sold by Harbor Freight Tools under the Pittsburgh Automotive name.

Who May Be Affected?

People who owned or used a Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton or 6 Ton jack stand while a vehicle was raised on it may be affected. Anyone near or under the lifted vehicle may be affected too.

NHTSA says the 20E016 6 Ton stands were produced from June 13, 2013, to November 22, 2019. The 20E027 3 Ton stands were produced from December 1, 2012, to March 31, 2020.

The Harbor Freight recall notice lists the covered stands by item number [6]. The lawsuits so far are individual cases. Only an individual legal review can say whether your facts support a claim.

Reported Injuries or Damages

AP reported in 2020 that the manufacturer told NHTSA of six injury claims tied to the 6-ton stands [7]. Five more were tied to the 3-ton stands. That is 11 in all, and none was life threatening.

The Brandenburg complaint alleges the front end of his pickup truck collapsed onto his chest and caused severe trauma injuries.

NHTSA’s advisory says the stands “may collapse under load.” The maker, Jiaxing Golden Roc Tools Company, determined that the defect was due to the aging of production tooling. Reports like these do not prove the stand caused every injury.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Two NHTSA equipment recalls cover the stands: 20E016 for 6-ton stands and 20E027 for 3-ton stands. A later replacement-stand recall added more 3-ton units over a welding defect, The Drive reported [8].

Owners can bring the stands to a Harbor Freight store for a full cash refund, as the refund page explains [9]. Cash refunds are $24.99 for a 3 Ton stand and $49.99 for a 6 Ton stand.

Store credit is $29.99 for a 3 Ton stand and $59.99 for a 6 Ton stand. A recall does not by itself show liability.

Evidence to Preserve

After a jack stand failure, these items can help show what happened and what it cost:

• The jack stand itself, kept as it is and not repaired or discarded
• The item number and label on the stand
• The receipt, order record or store account showing the purchase
• Photographs of the stand, its welds, the vehicle and the scene
• Medical records and bills for any injury treatment
• Names and contact details of any witnesses
• Messages with Harbor Freight, recall notices and refund records
• Work records showing any lost pay

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for filing an injury claim come from state law. They depend on where the injury happened and when the injury and its cause were discovered.

A missed deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so a reader should check with a lawyer promptly.

Potential Compensation

A claim over a defective product may seek medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and the cost of property damage. It depends on the facts.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation is separate from a recall refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What If I Already Threw Away My Harbor Freight Jack Stand?

If you already threw away your Harbor Freight jack stand, email recall@harborfreight.com. The recall notice says this applies if you saw the failure and discarded the unit. Harbor Freight customer service is at 1-800-444-3353.

Can I File a Harbor Freight Jack Stands Lawsuit?

You can file a Harbor Freight jack stands lawsuit if you were hurt, and others have done so. Both Feezor and Brandenburg are individual product-liability suits against Harbor Freight, and Feezor also names the maker. Your facts decide which claims and defendants fit.

Do I Need a Receipt for a Harbor Freight Jack Stand Refund?

You do not need a receipt for a Harbor Freight jack stand refund. Harbor Freight says a receipt is not required. You can choose a full cash refund or a gift card equal to the shelf price of the stand plus 20%.

Which Harbor Freight Jack Stands Are Recalled?

The recalled Harbor Freight jack stands are the Pittsburgh Automotive Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, 3 Ton items 56371, 56373 and 61196, and 6 Ton item 61197. Check the label on top of the stand for the first two, and the label on the base for the others.

How Can I Report a Jack Stand Problem to NHTSA?

You can report a jack stand problem to NHTSA through the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. NHTSA lists that hotline number in its consumer advisory for the recalled Harbor Freight stands.

What Does the Research Say About Why Harbor Freight Jack Stands Failed?

Harbor Freight jack stands may have failed because, according to Harbor Freight Tools’ Part 573 report to NHTSA, the ratchet teeth may inconsistently engage the pawl to a sufficient depth. Under load, the pawl may disengage from the extension lifting post, allowing the stand to drop suddenly.

When Did Harbor Freight Decide to Recall the Jack Stands?

Harbor Freight decided to recall the jack stands on April 24, 2020. The company had started an investigation on January 21, 2020. That decision covered the 3-ton stands made by Jiaxing Golden Roc.

References

1. https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/64104961/Feezor_v_Harbor_Freight_Tools_USA_Inc_et_al?order_by=desc
2. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/johnsonbecker-files-lawsuit-against-harbor-freight-tools-usa-for-jack-stand-injuries-in-michigan-301904182.html
3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20E027-9959.PDF
4. https://vehiclesafetyrecalls.com/recall/20E016000
5. https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/consumer-advisory-harbor-freight-jack-stands
6. https://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/recalls/Jack-Stand-Recall-56371_56373_61196_61197.pdf
7. https://www.automotivereport.net/?p=6319
8. https://www.thedrive.com/news/34629/harbor-freight-recalls-even-more-jack-stands-over-weld-defects
9. https://www.harborfreight.com/js-details