Quick answer: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on November 5, 2026 that approximately 3,662,000 Little Giant ladders equipped with Rapid Locks are being recalled because they can retract suddenly if the locks are not fully engaged. Consumers should stop using recalled ladders and follow the manufacturer’s recall process before resuming use.
Which Little Giant ladder models are included?
CPSC identifies the following affected product families: Adjustable Fortress 2.0, Conquest 2.0, Dark Horse 2.0, Epic, King Kombo XT, Leveler, MegaLite, MegaLite+, Multi, Quantum and Vector. The Rapid Locks are black or orange components on each ladder leg used to adjust ladder height. The name of the brand and model appears on the ladder side.
How to check the orange QC sticker
Only ladders without an orange rectangular “QC” sticker on the rail above one of the Rapid Locks are included in this recall. Before checking, place the ladder on stable ground and do not climb it. Compare the actual unit with the CPSC’s official model photographs and identifying details. A generic illustration cannot confirm whether a unit is recalled.
What is the hazard and how many injuries were reported?
The ladder can retract when Rapid Locks are not properly engaged, potentially causing a fall. At the time of the November 5 announcement, the manufacturer had received 25 reports of unexpected retraction involving 19 injuries, including three reports of head injuries, plus 39 reports of Rapid Locks not working properly. These are reports received by the manufacturer, not a prediction of the risk for every ladder.
What should an affected owner do?
- Stop using the recalled ladder while you verify its eligibility and the official remedy.
- Visit the manufacturer’s recall instructions or use the recall QR code on the ladder.
- Contact Little Giant for the repair kit containing warning labels and instructions. Follow the official instructions on fully engaging and maintaining the Rapid Locks.
- If a Rapid Lock still fails to function correctly after the instructed lubrication, contact the manufacturer for evaluation. Where the lock remains defective after evaluation, the company offers an equivalent replacement or a refund under the recall terms.
Is the repair free? Can I get a replacement or refund?
The recall remedy includes a repair kit of additional warnings and instructions. The manufacturer may provide a replacement or refund if the lock does not work properly following the evaluation described in the recall. The CPSC notice says the refund can range from a depreciated amount based on purchase date up to the full purchase price for a ladder purchased within the previous 12 months. Do not assume every affected unit is immediately eligible for a full refund.
Where and when were these ladders sold?
According to CPSC, the products were sold from December 2015 through October 2026 at retailers including Lowe’s and Costco and through online sellers, generally priced around $100–$1,000. Because the recall is based on the model and specific identifying sticker, the retail price by itself does not determine eligibility.
Contact and official recall record
Little Giant’s CPSC-listed recall phone number is 866-201-9069. The company recall webpage and CPSC notice may specify different operating hours; consult the latest posted hours before calling. The official recall is identified as 27-067.
Related practical safety guides
For other maintenance and risk checks, see our winter vehicle emergency checklist and our DOT tire-date inspection guide. These are separate vehicle safety topics and do not replace the ladder-specific recall instructions.
Sources
CPSC recall 27-067, November 5, 2026; Little Giant official recall information. Verify the latest remedy before using a potentially affected ladder.
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Which Little Giant ladders are recalled in 2026?
The CPSC recall covers 11 Little Giant model families equipped with Rapid Locks and lacking the orange rectangular QC sticker above a Rapid Lock.
How many ladders were recalled?
CPSC reported approximately 3,662,000 affected ladders in the November 5, 2026 notice.
What should I do before using a recalled ladder?
Stop using it and follow the manufacturer's official recall instructions, including its repair-kit and evaluation process.
