The recall covers about 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders sold since December 2015. One quick check: an orange rectangular "QC" sticker above a Rapid Lock means your ladder isn't included.
Little Giant Ladder Systems is recalling about 3,662,000 ladders with Rapid Locks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Thursday, Nov. 5. The ladders were sold at Lowe's, Costco and other stores from December 2015 through October 2026.
The ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks aren't fully engaged, which creates a fall hazard, the CPSC said.
Little Giant has received 25 reports of ladders retracting and 39 reports of Rapid Locks not working properly, according to the recall notice. There have been 19 reports of injuries.
Three of those were head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, skull fracture and concussion, with reported vision loss, hearing loss and cognitive impairment. The other 16 included broken bones or joints, cuts and bruises.
In a statement shared with news outlets, Little Giant said it had found "a very small number of instances" among more than 3.6 million Rapid Lock ladders, tied to locks that weren't fully engaged before use. The company called the recall voluntary.
Which Little Giant ladders are recalled?
The recall covers 11 models. The brand name and model name are printed on the side of the ladder.
Adjustable Fortress 2.0
Conquest 2.0
Dark Horse 2.0
Epic
King Kombo XT
Leveler
MegaLite
MegaLite+
Multi
Quantum
Vector
The Rapid Locks are the black or orange locks on each ladder leg. They slide into the rungs to set the ladder's height. The CPSC notice doesn't list individual model numbers.
How do I know if my ladder is part of the recall?
Look at the rail just above each Rapid Lock. If you see an orange rectangular "QC" sticker, your ladder is not included, according to the CPSC.
If there's no QC sticker and your ladder is one of the 11 models above, it's part of the recall. The ladder also carries a QR code that links to the recall information, the notice says.
What should I do if I own a recalled Little Giant ladder?
Stop using it right away, the CPSC says. Then contact Little Giant for a repair kit. Here's how the fix works:
Get the kit: It includes warning labels and instructions. Request it at littlegiantladders.com/pages/recalls, by clicking RECALLS on the company's homepage or by scanning the QR code on the ladder.
Label and lubricate: Put the new labels on the ladder, lubricate the Rapid Locks and check that every lock is fully engaged before each use.
Still sticking? If a lock still fails after lubrication, contact Little Giant for an evaluation.
Replacement or refund: If a lock fails after that evaluation, Little Giant will replace the ladder with the same or an equivalent model, or give a refund.
Refunds depend on when you bought the ladder. Owners who bought one in the past 12 months can get the full purchase price. Older ladders get a depreciated value based on the purchase date, the CPSC said.
You can also call Little Giant at 866-201-9069 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain time, Monday through Friday.
Where were the recalled ladders sold, and for how much?
The ladders sold for about $100 to $1,000 at Lowe's, Costco and other stores nationwide. They were also sold online at Lowes.com, Amazon.com, Costco.com, LittleGiantLadders.com and other websites.
Little Giant Ladder Systems is based in Springville, Utah. The recalled ladders were made in the United States, China, Mexico and Malaysia, according to the notice.
Can I use my Little Giant ladder to hang holiday lights?
Not if it's one of the recalled ladders without the QC sticker. The CPSC's instructions are to stop using it now and contact Little Giant for the repair kit.
The timing matters. Plenty of people pull ladders out of the garage in November to put up lights, wreaths and inflatables. If yours is a Little Giant, checking for the sticker takes about a minute.
Where can I check other recalls?
The CPSC posts new recall notices on its website, cpsc.gov, every Thursday, Scripps News reported. Food recalls come from the FDA and USDA instead.
We've covered several other recalls in the past week:
Once Upon a Farm: Tractor Wheels pouches, with every flavor, size and UPC
Ground cinnamon: the FDA added Wise Wife to its lead contamination list
Lidl gelato: the FDA moved the recall into its highest risk class
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Hat Tips:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Nov. 5, 2026), the recall notice: units, models, the QC sticker check, incident and injury reports, the remedy, refund terms, contact hours, retailers, dates and prices
WFTV (Nov. 5, 2026), Little Giant's statement
ABC15/Scripps News (Nov. 6, 2026), the CPSC's Thursday posting schedule and a second read of the injury figures
KOLD/Gray Media (Nov. 5, 2026), retailer coverage
11Alive (Nov. 5, 2026), the recall roundup video
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