Millions of car jack stands were recalled because they can collapse and crush, injure or kill anyone working under a vehicle.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting car jack induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died when a jack collapsed under a lifted vehicle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
2 Million Car Jacks Recalled Since May 2020
Car jacks are an essential piece of equipment for anyone who needs to get under a vehicle to change a tire, fix a mechanical problem, or get their vehicle working in an emergency. Unfortunately, defective jacks can also cause serious injuries — or death — when they fail.
What is the Problem?
Around 2 million car jack stands and emergency spare tire jacks have been recalled because they can suddenly collapse under a lifted vehicle and crush or kill anyone working underneath or near the car.
Car Jack Lawsuits
If you were injured by a defective car jack, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit and seek financial compensation for your injury, medical expenses, permanent disability, lost income, or death of a loved one.
What is the Risk?
- Death
- Crush injuries
- Amputation of fingers or loss of limbs
- Paralysis
- Lacerations and scarring
- Organ damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Blindness
- Lifelong disabilities
Car Jack Recalls from Harbor Freight, GM, Summit Racing, and Walmart
- Emergency Tire Jacks for GM Vehicles — In June 2021, GM recalled 135,400 emergency spare tire jacks that were sold with Buick Encore GX (2020-2022 models) and Chevrolet Trailblazer (2021-2022 models) because they can collapse.
- Can-Am Screw Jacks — In December 2020, Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) recalled about 650 Can-Am® Off-Road screw jacks because they can collapse and cause lifted vehicle to fall on a consumer, resulting in severe injuries or death to anyone under the vehicle or nearby.
- Summit Racing Jack Stands — In December 2020, about 1,200 3-ton and 6-ton jacks were recalled because they can collapse.
- Walmart / Hyper Tough Jack Stands — In August 2020, about 14,000 Hyper Tough 2-Ton Jack Stands were recalled because they can collapse.
- Replacement Pittsburgh Jack Stands — In July 2020, Harbor Freight issued a 3rd recall for Pittsburgh Jack Stands (3-ton, 6-ton and 12-ton) because a defective weld can cause them to collapse. These jacks were supposed to be “safe” alternatives to replace the defective jacks from a previous recall, but they were also defective.
- Harbor Freight Jack Stands — In May 2020, Harbor Freight recalled 1.7 million Pittsburgh Automotive 3-Ton and 6-Ton Heavy-Duty Steel Jack Stands because they can collapse.
Other Names for Car Jacks
- Jack stands
- Emergency jacks
- Tire jacks
- Screw jacks
- Emergency jacks
Do I have a Car Jack Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting car jack induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured or died when a jack collapsed under a lifted vehicle, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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