Table of contents
- Latest Walmart Jack Stand Lawsuit Updates
- October 16, 2020: Recall Begins with Full Refund Offer
- September 21, 2020: Walmart Files Final Production Dates
- August 13, 2020: Remedy Added to the Report
- July 31, 2020: NHTSA Accepts the First Report
- July 15, 2020: Walmart Contacts NHTSA
- July 13, 2020: Lab Test Failure and Walmart Pulls the Stand
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When Is the Walmart Jack Stand Recall Line Open?
- Can a Hyper Tough Jack Stand Fail Without Warning?
- What Should I Do with a Recalled Hyper Tough Jack Stand?
- Does a Recall Mean Walmart Is Liable for a Jack Stand Injury?
Walmart recalled about 13,956 Hyper Tough 2 Ton jack stands, model 2TJS, after a ratcheting bar failed an independent lab test in July 2020. Walmart sold them in its U.S. stores. The failure could let a supported vehicle collapse.
Anyone beneath or beside the lifted vehicle could be injured. The recall began October 16, 2020, under NHTSA recall 20E-053. Owners should stop using the stand and claim a full refund from Walmart.
No lawsuit, class action or MDL names this stand. The NHTSA reports list no injuries, crashes or deaths, and no complaint alleges any injury from this stand.
Latest Walmart Jack Stand Lawsuit Updates
October 16, 2020: Recall Begins with Full Refund Offer
The recall began on October 16, 2020. The NHTSA data for recall 20E053000, as listed by VehicleSafetyRecalls, says Walmart would notify owners and provide a full refund [1]. Walmart also gave owners a refund phone line.
September 21, 2020: Walmart Files Final Production Dates
Walmart filed a revised Part 573 report with NHTSA on September 21, 2020. It gave the final production dates for 13,956 stands [2].
Earlier reports had listed different production dates. The September report also gives the chronology from the lab test to the filing.
August 13, 2020: Remedy Added to the Report
Walmart filed an updated Part 573 report on August 13, 2020. It added the remedy: owners stop using the stand and return it to Walmart [3].
The report also set a planned owner notification date of August 14, 2020 and described the ratcheting bar failure behind the recall.
July 31, 2020: NHTSA Accepts the First Report
NHTSA accepted Walmart’s initial Part 573 report on July 31, 2020 [4]. The report covered the Hyper Tough 2 Ton jack stands sold in Walmart U.S. stores. The filing started NHTSA recall 20E-053.
July 15, 2020: Walmart Contacts NHTSA
On July 15, 2020, Walmart engaged with NHTSA about the possible issue, according to Walmart’s September 2020 NHTSA report. That was two days after an independent laboratory reported the ratcheting bar test failure and Walmart pulled the item from shelves.
July 13, 2020: Lab Test Failure and Walmart Pulls the Stand
According to Walmart’s September 2020 NHTSA report, an independent third-party laboratory told Walmart on July 13, 2020 that the stand failed a test because of a failure with the ratcheting bar. Walmart pulled the item from shelves the same day.
Who May Be Affected?
Buyers of a Hyper Tough 2 Ton jack stand, model 2TJS, from a Walmart U.S. store may be affected. The stand was produced November 29, 2019 to June 30, 2020.
The risk applies to anyone who used the stand to hold up a vehicle while working under or near it. The model number 2TJS is on the product label above the barcode.
Whether a person has a claim depends on the facts of the injury, so only an individual legal review can say.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The NHTSA report names a risk and gives no injury count. It describes a sudden drop of the vehicle, potentially resulting in injury to persons near or under the lifted vehicle.
Walmart’s September 2020 report says the failure occurred in the ratcheting bar. The report lists Electrospark, India, as the component maker. It is a manufacturer’s filing and makes no NHTSA finding of fault.
Recall and Regulatory Background
NHTSA recall 20E-053 covers the Hyper Tough stands. Walmart recalled them because the ratcheting bar could fail and collapse a supported vehicle. A related page covers the Hyper Tough jack stand lawsuit.
No CPSC recall notice names this stand. Owners can return it to Walmart for a full refund through Walmart’s recall line or through Product Recalls on walmart.com.
Evidence to Preserve
These records can matter if a jack stand fails and someone is hurt:
- The stand itself, kept as it is and photographed before any return to Walmart.
- The product label and barcode, including the UPC.
- The purchase receipt or the Walmart order record for the stand.
- Photographs of the stand, any bent or broken ratcheting bar, and any damage.
- The recall notice and any refund paperwork from Walmart.
- Medical records and bills after an injury.
- Vehicle repair or damage records.
- Names and contact details of any witnesses.
Keep the stand itself until its condition is documented. Do not repair, alter or discard it first, and store it somewhere safe and dry.
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the time limit for a jack stand injury claim. The limit differs with the state where a person lives and the date of the injury.
Missing the limit can end a claim, however strong the facts look. Anyone hurt by a jack stand failure should speak with a lawyer promptly. A legal review can explain which limit applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is the Walmart Jack Stand Recall Line Open?
The Walmart jack stand recall line is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT any day. Callers can use 800-925-6278, or look under Product Recalls on walmart.com for the refund steps.
Can a Hyper Tough Jack Stand Fail Without Warning?
Walmart’s NHTSA report says failure of a Hyper Tough jack stand could occur without warning. The same report lists the cause of the failure as not reported, so the filing does not explain what went wrong.
What Should I Do with a Recalled Hyper Tough Jack Stand?
With a recalled Hyper Tough jack stand, photograph it before any return and keep the refund paperwork from Walmart. Walmart’s company phone number, listed in the NHTSA report, is 479-277-2779.
Does a Recall Mean Walmart Is Liable for a Jack Stand Injury?
A recall does not mean Walmart is liable for a jack stand injury. The recall is a safety action by the seller, and no court has found liability for this stand.