Autosales Inc. recalled two Summit Racing jack stand models. The 3-Ton stand carries part number SUM-918005. The 6-Ton stand carries part number SUM-918006. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration acknowledged a defect in each.
The ratchet bar in each stand may fail under load. A failure can let a lifted vehicle drop without warning. Autosales reported the 3-Ton recall on December 23, 2020, and the 6-Ton recall five days later, on December 28, 2020.
No closed or terminated status has been found for either campaign. Owners should stop using the recalled stand right away and follow the remedy steps below.
- Action type: NHTSA-acknowledged equipment safety recall under 49 U.S.C. § 30112(a)(3)
- Announcement and initiation dates: Reported December 23, 2020 (3-Ton) and December 28, 2020 (6-Ton); remedy began January 2021
- Company and responsible agency: Autosales Inc. and NHTSA (see the recall notice)
- Recall or campaign number: NHTSA Campaign 20E-093 (3-Ton) and 20E-094 (6-Ton)
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: 3-Ton Jack Stand, part number SUM-918005 (20E-093); 6-Ton Jack Stand, part number SUM-918006 (20E-094)
- Number of affected units: 419 units (3-Ton) and 774 units (6-Ton) in the US
- Sold at and sale period: Not stated in the notice
- Hazard: The ratchet bar may fail under load, letting the vehicle drop without warning
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: None reported in either NHTSA acknowledgment letter
- Remedy: Full refund plus a $25 gift certificate; contact Autosales at 1-800-230-3030
Table Of Contents
- Latest Summit Racing Jack Stands Recall Updates
- Which Summit Racing Jack Stands Are Affected?
- Why Were Summit Racing Jack Stands Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Summit Racing Jack Stands Recall Lawsuit Still Active?
- Does Autosales Have to Keep NHTSA Updated on This Recall?
- Do the Recalled Jack Stands Have a Specific Model Year?
- Were There Other Jack Stand Recalls Like This One?
- How Can I Contact NHTSA About This Recall?
- Is Autosales Inc. the Same Company as Summit Racing?
- References
Latest Summit Racing Jack Stands Recall Updates
December 28, 2020: NHTSA Acknowledges 6-Ton Recall
NHTSA acknowledged Autosales Inc.‘s recall of the 6-Ton Jack Stand. The stand carries part number SUM-918006. NHTSA assigned it campaign 20E-094 [1]. Autosales Inc. reported that the ratchet bar could fail under load.
The same ratchet-bar defect is the hazard described above. The recall’s refund-and-gift-certificate remedy and owner notifications were set to begin in January 2021, with Autosales notifying registered owners directly.
December 23, 2020: NHTSA Acknowledges 3-Ton Recall
NHTSA acknowledged Autosales Inc.’s recall of the 3-Ton Jack Stand five days earlier. The stand carries part number SUM-918005. NHTSA assigned it campaign 20E-093 [2]. The agency cited the same ratchet-bar failure.
This was the earlier of the two December 2020 filings, using the same refund-and-gift-certificate remedy. The 3-Ton campaign covered fewer units than the 6-Ton campaign, 419 compared with 774.
Which Summit Racing Jack Stands Are Affected?
The recall covers both Summit Racing jack stand models, identified by their part numbers:
- Summit Racing 3-Ton Jack Stand, part number SUM-918005, recalled under NHTSA campaign 20E-093, covering 419 units
- Summit Racing 6-Ton Jack Stand, part number SUM-918006, recalled under NHTSA campaign 20E-094, covering 774 units
Neither NHTSA notice lists a lot, UPC or serial number for either stand. The part number is the only affected identifier, and it distinguishes the two recalled models from any other Summit Racing jack stand Autosales sells.
Neither notice reports units sold outside the United States. Both models were recalled for the same ratchet-bar defect, addressed in the next section.
Why Were Summit Racing Jack Stands Recalled?
Autosales Inc. recalled the Summit Racing 3-Ton and 6-Ton Jack Stands because their ratchet bar may fail during use. That failure mode is the hazard behind both campaigns.
Autosales filed both reports in late December 2020 (see the timeline above). NHTSA assigned each campaign a distinct number, 20E-093 and 20E-094.
Both letters were filed under the same federal recall reporting requirement, and each required Autosales to submit a draft owner notification letter to NHTSA at least five days before mailing it to customers.
The recall’s remedy addresses the ratchet-bar failure directly. It applies to owners of either model. The next section explains the steps to take.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
Neither NHTSA acknowledgment letter reported an incident, injury, or death for either campaign. Both letters cover the 3-Ton and 6-Ton Jack Stand campaigns.
A recall notice reflects the manufacturer’s own report to NHTSA. It is not proof that no incident ever occurred. Consumers who experienced a failure with either campaign, 20E-093 or 20E-094, can still report it to NHTSA directly, by phone.
Reports filed after a recall do not appear in the original letters. Anyone hurt by a collapsed jack stand should keep records of the incident. They should also keep records of any medical treatment received, with the part number.
What Should Consumers Do?
Consumers who own a recalled Summit Racing jack stand should take the following steps:
- Stop using the recalled 3-Ton jack stand (SUM-918005) or 6-Ton jack stand (SUM-918006) immediately.
- Match the part number on your jack stand against SUM-918005 or SUM-918006 to confirm it is covered.
- Contact Autosales Inc. at 1-800-230-3030 to arrange the refund and return process.
- Return the jack stand, or provide proof it was destroyed, to receive a full refund plus a $25 gift certificate.
- Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 to report any related safety concern.
- Watch for a written notification from Autosales Inc. confirming your jack stand’s recall and return instructions.
Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions
Harbor Freight Tools recalled about 454,000 Pittsburgh Automotive 6-Ton Jack Stands under NHTSA campaign 20E-016 [3]. Its Part 573 Safety Recall Report found the ratchet teeth did not reliably engage the pawl [4].
This is the same failure mode as the Summit Racing recalls. It is a separate action by a different company. Harbor Freight offered a gift card for each returned stand.
The gift card equaled the stand’s shelf price. More detail on that recall is on the Harbor Freight Jack Stands Lawsuit page.
Legal Options
Consumers hurt by a collapsed Summit Racing jack stand may have an individual product-liability claim. That claim would be against Autosales Inc. No class action, MDL, or settlement has been found over either recall.
A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Deadlines for filing a claim are set by state law. They depend on where and when the injury occurred. Anyone hurt should speak with a lawyer promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Summit Racing Jack Stands Recall Lawsuit Still Active?
Yes, both Summit Racing jack stand recalls remain open. As of September 28, 2026, no closure or termination notice had been issued. Owners can still return an affected stand for the refund and gift certificate.
Does Autosales Have to Keep NHTSA Updated on This Recall?
Yes, Autosales must keep NHTSA updated on the recall. Both acknowledgment letters require six consecutive quarterly status reports under Part 573.7, the first due within a month after the quarter in which owner notification began.
Do the Recalled Jack Stands Have a Specific Model Year?
No, the recalled jack stands do not have a specific model year listed. Both NHTSA acknowledgment letters give the model year as “9999,” the placeholder NHTSA uses when a recalled product is not tied to a particular model year.
Were There Other Jack Stand Recalls Like This One?
Yes, there were other jack stand recalls like this one, but not around the same time. Harbor Freight Tools reported a similar ratchet-bar failure to NHTSA in March 2020, months before the Summit Racing reports. See Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions above for details.
How Can I Contact NHTSA About This Recall?
You can contact NHTSA about campaign 20E-093 (3-Ton) or 20E-094 (6-Ton) through the Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or by TTY at 1-800-424-9153 for hearing-impaired callers. You can also visit www.safercar.gov to file a report or check either campaign’s status.
Is Autosales Inc. the Same Company as Summit Racing?
Yes, Autosales Inc. does business as Summit Racing Equipment. Autosales filed both recall reports with NHTSA. The Summit Racing brand name appears on the jack stands. Autosales Inc. is the manufacturer of record in the agency’s filings.
References
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCAK-20E094-5824.pdf
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCAK-20E093-2837.pdf
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCAK-20E016-3612.pdf
- https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20E016-6561.PDF