[Zeke]

Originally Posted by kach22i

This topic has been a STICKY at the top of the 911 Technical forum since May.

Dmitry at Pelican Parts
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1061636-harbor-freight-jack-stand-recall-3-6-ton-stands.html

Yeah, I think it's been discussed here before as well. Never hurts to remind.

IIRC, the whole issue is people not seating the pawl into the shaft all the way. New ones may very well have a spring on the handle to help it hit bottom. However, there would still be some potential for a sudden release.