Amazon Basics Steel Jack Stands, 3-Ton

The Amazon Basics SW-STJK03 is a 3-ton (6,000 lb per pair) ratchet-style steel jack stand sold in a pair. The listing states ASME PASE-2014 compliance — no third-party test lab has been named and no published certification documentation was located as of 2026-05-16; the claim is a self-assertion. The locking mechanism is ratchet-style: a toothed rack on the inner post engages a spring-loaded pawl automatically on raising, allowing continuous height adjustment between 11.02 inches and 16.34 inches (confirmed from the official product infographic). The quad-leg all-steel base appears proportionate to the 3-ton rating, and no tip-over or rocking incidents were documented in 12,659 Amazon reviews (4.7 stars, checked 2026-05-16). The V-groove steel saddle carries no rubber pad. No natural rubber components were confirmed from imagery. OEM manufacturer is undisclosed — the Amazon Basics brand does not identify the fabricating manufacturer.

Right for light truck and SUV owners who want a 3-ton rated stand with a certification mark at a commodity price point and who are comfortable with a ratchet locking mechanism from a brand without a CPSC recall on this model. The quad-leg base and height range cover typical DIY service work — tire rotation, brake jobs, oil changes — on most trucks and mid-size SUVs. Skip if pin-style locking is a requirement: the ratchet mechanism type carries the documented failure-mode risk that drove the 2020 recall, even though this specific model has no active recall. For buyers who want a pin-style stand at 3-ton capacity, or who need stands confirmed via published third-party ASME lab documentation, other products in the category provide those assurances.

Jack stands are life-safety equipment. A stand that fails while a person is under the vehicle causes death or serious injury. The quality score covers the load certification and locking mechanism integrity for this model. No active CPSC recall covers model SW-STJK03 as of the 2026-05-16 check date; the 2020 recall (numbers 20-130 and 20-131) covered Torin and Pittsburgh Automotive ratchet stands, not this model. Never work under a vehicle supported only by a floor jack — jack stands are the primary safety device. Steel construction means end-of-life recycling via standard scrap metal collection is available at most US facilities.