3.6 Million Little Giant Ladders Recalled Over Rapid Lock Failure Risks
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of more than 3.6 million Little Giant brand ladders due to faulty locking mechanisms. The issue involves the Rapid Lock system, which can suddenly retract if not fully engaged, causing users to fall. The company has received 25 reports of the locks failing, resulting in 19 injuries. Three of those injuries involved serious head trauma, including traumatic brain injury, skull fractures, concussions, vision loss, hearing loss, and cognitive impairment. An additional 16 injuries included broken bones, cuts, and bruising. The affected ladders were sold at major retailers including Lowe's, Costco, and Amazon between December 2015 and October 2026, priced between $100 and $1,000. Little Giant is sending repair kits with warning labels and lubrication instructions to all known users. Consumers are advised to stop using affected models immediately and visit the recall website or scan QR codes on their ladders for information.
Key facts
- 3.6 million Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks recalled nationwide by CPSC
- 25 reports of ladder lock failures resulting in 19 total injuries
- 3 head injuries reported including traumatic brain injury and skull fractures
- 16 additional injuries included fractures, lacerations and bruising
- Affected ladders sold at Lowe's, Costco, Amazon and online retailers from December 2015 through October 2026
- Recall affects 11 Little Giant models including Fortress 2.0, Conquest 2.0, Dark Horse 2.0, Epic, King Kombo XT, Leveler, MegaLite, MegaLite+, Multi, Quantum and Vector
- Company providing repair kits with warning labels and lubrication instructions free to consumers
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Sources
- Fox Business: Millions of ladders recalled nationwide after numerous reports of head injuries, skull fractures Right
- NBC Chicago: Millions of ladders sold at Costco, Lowe's recalled after reports of serious injuries Centre
- Scripps News: Millions of Little Giant ladders recalled after reports of injuries Centre
- Medical Daily: Little Giant Recalls 3.66 Million Ladders as Sudden Retractions Are Tied to 19 Injuries, Three to the Head Centre
- Breitbart: Millions of Ladders Recalled That Could Fail to Lock and Cause Falls, Head Injuries Right