If you're planning on doing any kind of work on your vehicle, even just basic maintenance, having a set of jack stands is an absolute necessity. Jack stands allow you to securely -- and safely -- ...

This article was updated in May 2025 with new information. In the world of automotive gear, where tech often takes the front stage, an analog soldier serves its purpose: the trusty car jack. As handy ...

Products Affected: More than 1.7 million Pittsburgh Automotive 3-ton and 6-ton heavy-duty steel jack stands The Problem: Inconsistent quality due to aging of the tooling and inconsistent location ...

I count myself as one of the lucky ones. With as many hours as I’ve spent underneath cars, I’ve never had a close call with a jack stand failing. I make an effort to have redundant safety measures in ...

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DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is warning people not to use Pittsburgh Automotive jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools because they can collapse when holding a load. The ...

The most obvious reason to jack up a car is to change a tire, but other jobs such as inspecting brakes may also require you to get under the vehicle. (Even if you're skinny enough to squeeze yourself ...

In May 2020, popular tool retailer Harbor Freight issued two recalls on the Pittsburgh 3- and 6-ton jack stands. More than 1.7 million units were pulled from shelves and warehouses, with Harbor ...

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DETROITDETROIT — The U.S. government’s road safety agency is warning people not to use Pittsburgh Automotive jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools because they can collapse when holding a load. The ...

The U.S. government’s road safety agency is warning people not to use Pittsburgh Automotive jack stands sold by Harbor Freight Tools because they can collapse when holding a load. The National Highway ...