Little Giant recalls 3.6 million ladders after injuries, including head trauma
The Rapid Lock mechanism can fail to fully engage, causing ladders to retract and creating a fall risk for users.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling more than 3.6 million Little Giant ladders. The recall followed dozens of injury reports, including head trauma and skull fractures.
The problem involves the Rapid Locks, which adjust ladder height and can fail to fully engage. The company has received 39 reports of the locks not working properly, including 25 reports of ladders retracting and 19 resulting in injury. Three reports involved head injuries, such as traumatic brain injury and skull fractures.
The recall covers 11 makes and more than 130 models. Little Giant is adding warning labels and sending repair kits to known users with malfunctioning locks. Owners who cannot fix a lock can choose a replacement ladder or a refund, with refund amounts depending on purchase date and price for ladders bought within the past 12 months.
Key points
- More than 3.6 million Little Giant ladders are included in the recall.
- 39 reports of Rapid Lock failures, with 19 ladder retractions causing injuries.
- Owners should check locks, use the repair kit and labels, or seek a replacement or refund.
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