Harbor Freight Tools: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Harbor Freight Tools in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 1, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Manifold and Coupler Valve Labels Reversed

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling certain Pittsburgh Automotive A/C R134A Manifold Gauge Sets, part number 62707, sold between May 22, 2020 and August 11, 2020. The labels for the high pressure and low pressure manifold and coupler valves may have been swapped, incorrectly stating which way to open or close the valves.

NHTSA ID: 20E062000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 22,050

Consequence Summary:

The incorrect labels may result in the release of pressurized refrigerant, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Harbor Freight will notify owners, and send new replacement labels with instructions how to correctly apply them over the original labels. The recall began October 13, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 64.63

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July 7, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Jack Stand May Collapse Under Load

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling pairs of Pittsburg Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, SKU number 56373. Under load, the jack stand base seam weld may fail, allowing the stand to drop suddenly.

NHTSA ID: 20E046000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 118,000

Consequence Summary:

Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, increasing the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.

Corrective Action:

Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide, in exchange for return of the jack stands, a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands plus 20%, free of charge. Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. Harbor Freight emailed all known customers on July 7, 2020. The recall began August 3, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or Recalls@HarborFreight.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 15.83

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May 3, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Jack Stand May Collapse Under Load

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling pairs of Pittsburgh Automotive 3 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, part numbers 56371 and 61196. The ratchet teeth on the jack stand lifting extension post may not engage the pawl to a sufficient depth, possibly causing the stand to fail under load.

NHTSA ID: 20E027000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,254,000

Consequence Summary:

Under load, the stand may drop suddenly, which may increase the risk of injury to people near or under a lifted vehicle.

Corrective Action:

Harbor Freight will notify owners, and stores will provide, in exchange for return of the jack stands, a gift card equal to the shelf price of the jack stands, free of charge. Owners are asked to immediately discontinue use of the jack stands for safety concerns. The recall began on May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Harbor Freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353 or Recalls@HarborFreight.com.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 14.97

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March 20, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Jack Stands May Fail

Harbor Freight Tools (Harbor Freight) is recalling pairs of Pittsburgh Automotive 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands, part number 61197. The ratchet teeth on the jack stands may not sufficiently engage the pawl to a sufficient depth, possibly causing the stand to fail under load.

NHTSA ID: 20E016000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 454,000

Consequence Summary:

If the stand fails, the stand can suddenly drop, increasing the risk of injury to persons nearby or under the lifted vehicle.

Corrective Action:

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 22.09

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