The CPSC says Little Giant Ladder Systems, LLC of Springville, Utah, is recalling about 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks because the ladders can suddenly retract if the locks are not fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. The recall was announced on November 5, 2026. The company has received 25 reports of retracting ladders, including 19 injuries.
What's Being Recalled?
The recall covers ladders with black or orange Rapid Locks on each ladder leg. The locks insert into the rungs to adjust the ladder's height. The brand name Little Giant and the model name are printed on the side of the ladder. They were sold at Lowe's, Costco and other stores nationwide, and online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, LittleGiantLadders.com and other websites, from December 2015 through October 2026 for about $100 to $1,000. Only ladders without an orange rectangular "QC" sticker on the rail above one of the Rapid Locks are included. The affected models are:
- Adjustable Fortress 2.0
- Conquest 2.0
- Dark Horse 2.0
- Epic
- King Kombo XT
- Leveler
- MegaLite
- MegaLite+
- Multi
- Quantum
- Vector
Why Was This Product Recalled?
If a Rapid Lock is not fully engaged, the ladder can suddenly retract and cause a fall. Of the 25 reports, 19 involved injuries. Three were head injuries, and the CPSC lists traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, concussion, vision loss, hearing loss and cognitive impairment. Sixteen were other injuries, such as joint or bone fracture, lacerations and bruising. Little Giant has also received 39 reports of Rapid Locks not working properly.
What Should You Do?
Stop using the ladders immediately. Review the information at www.littlegiantladders.com/pages/recalls or scan the QR code on the ladder, then contact Little Giant for a repair kit with warning labels and instructions. The labels tell users to verify the Rapid Locks are engaged before every use and to lubricate the locks. If a lock still does not work after lubrication, contact Little Giant for evaluation. If it still fails, the company will offer a replacement ladder of the same or an equivalent model, or a refund. For ladders bought within the past 12 months, the refund ranges from a depreciated value up to the full purchase price. Call Little Giant toll-free at 866-201-9069, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday. The CPSC hotline is 800-638-2772. Incidents can be reported at SaferProducts.gov.
