Table of contents
- Latest Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall Updates
- September 21, 2020: Walmart Files Recall Report with NHTSA
- July 15, 2020: Walmart Engages NHTSA
- July 13, 2020: Laboratory Test Failure and Shelf Removal
- Which Hyper Tough Jack Stands Are Affected?
- Why Were the Hyper Tough Jack Stands Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Hyper Tough Jack Stands Any Good?
- Who Filed the Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall?
- Who Made the Recalled Hyper Tough Jack Stands?
- Is the Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall a Vehicle Recall?
Walmart recalled 13,956 Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands, model 2TJS, because the ratcheting bar failed an independent laboratory test. The report says the failure could occur without warning and let a vehicle collapse.
Walmart filed the equipment recall with NHTSA as recall 20E-053 on September 21, 2020, and the recall is open. No lawsuit, class action or MDL names the Hyper Tough jack stands.
Walmart sold the stands in its US stores. Owners should stop using them right away, call Walmart at 800-925-6278 and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
Latest Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall Updates
September 21, 2020: Walmart Files Recall Report with NHTSA
Walmart submitted Part 573 safety recall report 20E-053 to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Part 573 report covers 13,956 of the stands [1].
July 15, 2020: Walmart Engages NHTSA
The Part 573 report states that Walmart contacted NHTSA about the possible issue two days after the laboratory test failure and the removal of the item from shelves.
July 13, 2020: Laboratory Test Failure and Shelf Removal
An independent laboratory told Walmart Compliance that the ratcheting bar failed testing. Walmart pulled the jack stand from shelves the same day.
Which Hyper Tough Jack Stands Are Affected?
The recall covers Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands sold in Walmart US stores. Check the stand against these identifiers:
- Product: Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stands, size 2 ton
- Model: 2TJS
- UPC: 0085001232400
- Quantity: 13,956 in the United States
- Production dates: November 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020
The model number 2TJS is on the product labeling above the barcode. The report does not state a sale period or a price.
Why Were the Hyper Tough Jack Stands Recalled?
The Hyper Tough jack stands were recalled because they recently failed testing by an independent third-party laboratory. The failure occurred in the ratcheting bar.
A failed ratcheting bar could result in the collapse of a vehicle being supported by the jack stand. That could injure people near or under the lifted vehicle.
The report adds that failure could occur without warning. Daily Hornet reported on September 9, 2020 that a dropped stand could crush or kill a person under or near the vehicle [2].
The report gives no cause for the failure. It does not describe how the stands were tested, so the reason for the bar failure is unknown.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
The Walmart report to NHTSA states no incident, injury or death count. It describes a test failure and a possible hazard. It does not describe a reported crash or injury.
A Houston law firm reports that an NHTSA research note on 102 jack collapse cases estimated 4,822 people a year receive hospital emergency treatment for jack failure injuries [3]. That figure covers jacks in general, not this recall.
A recall report is no proof that a stand caused any injury. A person hurt when a jack stand gave way should keep the product and the receipt.
What Should Consumers Do?
Owners of a Hyper Tough 2 Ton Jack Stand should take these steps:
- Stop using the jack stand right away and do not place a vehicle on it.
- Return the recalled stand to Walmart and ask for a full refund.
- Call Walmart at 800-925-6278, 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day.
- Or visit walmart.com and click on Product Recalls.
Legal Options
A person injured by a jack stand may ask a lawyer to review the facts of the injury. A recall does not automatically establish liability.
Filing deadlines come from state law. The time limit depends on where a person lives and on when the injury and its cause came to light. Late filing can end a claim, so speak with a lawyer promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Hyper Tough Jack Stands Any Good?
Are Hyper Tough jack stands any good? The report estimates that 100% of the recalled stands have the defect, so owners should not rely on them and should follow the stop-use and refund instructions.
Who Filed the Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall?
Who filed the Hyper Tough jack stand recall? Walmart filed it as the manufacturer named in the report. The report gives its address as 702 SW 8th Street, Bentonville, AR 72716.
Who Made the Recalled Hyper Tough Jack Stands?
Who made the recalled Hyper Tough jack stands? The report names Electrospark, in India, as the component manufacturer, but it does not report the component name or part number. Walmart first tried to report to NHTSA on July 28, 2020, and could file on July 31, 2020.
Is the Hyper Tough Jack Stand Recall a Vehicle Recall?
Is the Hyper Tough jack stand recall a vehicle recall? No, Walmart filed it as an equipment recall in a Part 573 Safety Recall Report under 49 CFR 573. It covers the jack stands only and names no vehicle make or model year.