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GS Optimus 3 ton and 6 ton car stands

Published: April 28, 2023Recall ID: c9121c81-001b-4b42-bb21-239f0e3b56caCategory: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

These car stands do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for vehicle support stands . The stands do not support the advertised weight capacity.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: These car stands do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory standard for vehicle support stands . The stands do not support the advertised weight capacity. Hazards: Risk of serious injury or death if the car stands buckle or collapse while in use. What to do: Consumers should stop using the car stands immediately and contact Easy Care Hardware or the place of purchase to arrange to return the product and to receive a full refund. Easy Care Hardware will reimburse postage costs. Consumers can contact Easy Care Hardware on eric_kcc@optusnet.com.au or by phone on 03 8521 3192.

Affected Products

2 piece 3 ton and 6 ton adjustable car stands. The car stands use a self-locking ratchet bar to adjust the height of the vehicle being raised. The car stands have a yellow base with black ratchet bar. 3 ton car jacks are marked with DJ0104-132. 6 ton car jacks do not have a model number marking.

Additional Source Details

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Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/gs-optimus-3-ton-and-6-ton-car-stands
Pub DateFri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/yellow%20car%20stands.jpg?itok=xiBL1K9P

Overview

  • Risk LevelCar parts and accessories
  • DistributionAustralia
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