NewsLittle Giant Ladder Recall: 11 Models and How to Check
A federal recall covers about 3.66 million Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks. Owners can identify affected models using the model label and an orange QC sticker—and should stop using an affected ladder until following the manufacturer's recall instructions.
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Representative licensed photograph of a worker using an industrial ladder, not a photo of a recalled Little Giant product. Photographer: Marianna Zuzanna / Pexels.
Which Little Giant ladders are recalled?
The recall covers these eleven model names: Adjustable Fortress 2.0, Conquest 2.0, Dark Horse 2.0, Epic, King Kombo XT, Leveler, MegaLite, MegaLite+, Multi, Quantum and Vector. The brand and model are printed on the ladder's side. The Rapid Locks are black or orange mechanisms on the ladder legs that engage the rungs to adjust height. Not every Little Giant ladder is recalled: both the model and QC-sticker condition matter.
How to check your ladder: model, Rapid Lock and QC sticker
- Stop using the ladder while checking. Do not climb it to inspect the label.
- Read the model name printed on the side and compare it with the eleven names above.
- Find the Rapid Locks on the legs, then inspect the rail above one of those locks for an orange rectangular “QC” sticker.
- If the model is listed and that QC sticker is absent, follow the official CPSC recall notice with product photos and contact Little Giant. If unsure, ask the manufacturer to verify your specific ladder rather than guessing.
The sticker is an exclusion criterion in the federal notice; this article cannot remotely certify any individual ladder as safe. The CPSC's product photographs show affected designs and lock locations more reliably than the representative photo above.
What is the hazard, and how many injuries were reported?
According to the CPSC, a ladder can suddenly retract when its Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, potentially causing a fall. Little Giant reported 25 retraction incidents, including 19 injury reports. Three reports involved head injuries; the other sixteen involved injuries such as fractures, cuts or bruising. The company separately received 39 reports of Rapid Locks not functioning properly. These are reports received by the company, not a prediction of the risk for an individual owner. Independent November 6 reporting by Fast Company also described the recall and consumer response.
Is there a free repair kit, replacement or refund?
Yes, but the remedy depends on the lock's condition. The first step is to stop using an affected ladder, review the Little Giant recall instructions, and contact the company for a free kit containing warning labels and instructions. Those instructions explain how to verify lock engagement before each use and maintain the locks with lubrication. Do not assume lubrication alone resolves a malfunction.
If a Rapid Lock still fails to function properly after the specified steps, Little Giant asks owners to contact it for evaluation. If the lock remains faulty after evaluation, the company offers a replacement ladder of the same or equivalent model or a refund. The refund may be depreciated according to purchase date, while a ladder bought within the preceding 12 months may qualify for its full purchase price. This is not a promise that every recalled ladder receives an immediate cash refund.
Where and when were the ladders sold?
The CPSC says affected ladders were sold at Lowe's, Costco and other U.S. stores, plus online at Amazon, Lowe's, Costco, Little Giant and other sellers, from December 2015 through October 2026. Prices ranged from roughly $100 to $1,000. The retailer or purchase date alone cannot establish whether a particular unit is covered; check the model and QC sticker.
How to contact Little Giant about recall 27-067
Visit the manufacturer's official recall page or call 866-201-9069, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–3 p.m. Mountain Time. The CPSC identifies this action as recall number 27-067. Keep the model name and purchase information handy. If a ladder is in use at a worksite, alert the person responsible for equipment safety and follow the recall instructions before allowing it back into service.
What owners should know next
The recall was announced November 5 and remains a consumer action notice as of this article's November 7 publication. Owners should use the current manufacturer and CPSC pages for any later changes to instructions or remedies. Do not rely on a social-media photo or an article's stock image to identify a recalled ladder. For broader consumer coverage, visit our US News section and Latest News Articles. Our consumer sentiment report addresses a separate U.S. household issue, not this safety recall.
Sources and reporting method
- U.S. CPSC, November 5, 2026: official model list, incident counts, sticker test and remedies
- Little Giant: current manufacturer recall instructions
- Fast Company, November 6: independent consumer reporting and company response
NewsTrendus source-linked desk reporting; no physical ladder inspection was conducted. Published November 7, 2026.