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Prices may varyThis product ranks #5 of 11 in Jack Stands.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed July 5, 2026
TL;DR 3-ton ratchet-style stands with an ASME PASE-2014 mark on the listing · the mark is a self-assertion; no third-party lab documentation has been published. The ratchet locking mechanism avoids the specific brands covered by the 2020 recalls (Pittsburgh Automotive under CPSC 20-130/20-131, and a separate Torin Inc. recall), and no active recall covers model SW-STJK03 as of 2026-07-05. Rated capacity suits most light trucks and SUVs. Not the right choice for buyers who specifically want pin-style locking.
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 2026-07-05; 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 across a large, well-rated owner base on Amazon (checked 2026-07-05). 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 2026-07-05 check date; the 2020 CPSC recall (numbers 20-130 and 20-131) covered approximately 1.7 million Pittsburgh Automotive ratchet stands sold by Harbor Freight, and Torin Inc. separately recalled a smaller batch of its own ratchet stands around the same period under a different action · neither recall names 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.
No. The 2020 CPSC recall (numbers 20-130 and 20-131) covered approximately 1.7 million Pittsburgh Automotive ratcheting jack stands sold by Harbor Freight. Torin Inc. separately recalled a smaller batch of its own ratcheting jack stands around the same period under a different action. Neither recall names Amazon Basics or model SW-STJK03. A cpsc.gov database search most recently repeated on 2026-07-05 found no active recall on the Amazon Basics model SW-STJK03. Buyers should verify recall status independently via cpsc.gov before purchase, as recall databases are updated in real time.
The ASME PASE-2014 claim appears in the product listing feature bullets as a self-assertion. No third-party test lab documentation, no named testing laboratory, and no published certification record was located as of 2026-07-05. The claim is treated as a hypothesis in this review, not as confirmed third-party certification. Independent lab documentation would upgrade the load_rating_certification score if published.
The official product infographic (a first-party Amazon image) shows a minimum saddle height of 11.02 inches (280 mm). The product spec sheet elsewhere lists 263 mm (10.35 in) · a discrepancy that was not reconciled by the manufacturer. The infographic value (11.02 in) is used for scoring purposes as the primary first-party image source.
No. Product imagery across all four the product listing images confirms an all-metal V-groove steel saddle with no rubber pad. Base feet are steel · no rubber base pads are visible in available imagery. The all-metal construction means no natural rubber (latex) allergen concern and a slightly favorable recyclability profile.
Ratchet-style. The inner post has a toothed rack visible in all product images, and a spring-loaded pawl mechanism locks the height automatically. The listing describes this as a 'self-locking ratchet' requiring no separate locking key. Ratchet-style locking mechanisms carry a documented failure risk established by the 2020 recall of other brands' ratchet stands · the quality score reflects this with a hard ceiling of 6.0 on locking mechanism reliability for ratchet-type products that have not been independently re-certified after a redesign.
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