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K-tool Equipment recall
Recalled August 23, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90E027000 · K-tool
Hazard
JACK STAND COULD FAIL OR COLLAPSE WITH OVER 3000 POUNDLOAD WITH RISK OF INJURY TO USER OR OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.
Remedy
INSTALL HEAVIER GAUGE METAL FOR SUPPORT TAB AND WELD MORE SECURELY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE METAL SUPPORT TAB.
Units
1,699 units
Description
SUPPORT TAB IN FRONT SIDE OF JACK STAND MAY BE INADEQUATELY WELDED OR THE METAL TAB MAY REQUIRE HEAVIER GAUGE STEEL.
What to do
INSTALL HEAVIER GAUGE METAL FOR SUPPORT TAB AND WELD MORE SECURELY ON BOTH SIDES OF THE METAL SUPPORT TAB.
Product
K-tool JACK STAND
Manufacturer(s)
K-TOOL INTERNATIONAL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →