SUMCO: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by SUMCO in 1979. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

July 3, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:JACKS

THE SCISSOR JACKS WERE ORIGINALLY DESIGNED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF LIFTING AN AUTOMOBILE TO CHANGE TIRES. PRESENTLY, THESE SCISSOR JACKS ARE BEING USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

NHTSA ID: 79E017000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 1,000,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE NECESSARY WARNING LABELS WILL BE SENT TO ALL DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS AND RETAILERS TO BE AFFIXED TO THESE JACKS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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