This isn't exactly recent news but I just learned that Harbor Freight Tool has issued a recall for its 3-ton jack-stands. As a DIY'er, I had purchased 4 of these stands (and used them). I returned them for a credit. The store I went to had pallets of them, and a few more were returned while I was waiting n line.
Yap, I had posted it on PRIME forum. PSA: Harbor Freight Jack Stands Recalled for Risk of Collapsing | PriusChat Here is the HF link for the recall: IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE Harbor Freight 3 Ton and 6 Ton Heavy Duty Steel Jack Stands item numbers 56371, 61196, and 61197 I own both 3 tons and 6 tons jack stands recalled. I have not had time to take mine to the HF store which is a few hours drive.
