Injured in a Ladder Fall? You May Qualify for Legal Action
The product liability attorneys at McCune Law Group (MLG) are investigating injuries linked to Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks. On November 5, 2026, Little Giant recalled about 3.66 million of these ladders after reports that they can suddenly retract when the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, causing users to fall.
If you were hurt in a fall from one of the recalled Little Giant ladders listed below and received medical care for your injuries, contact our firm today for a free case evaluation.
Call (909) 473-4944 today for a free case evaluation.
About the Little Giant Ladder Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on November 5, 2026. Rapid Locks are the black or orange locks on each ladder leg that fit into the rungs to set the ladder’s height. If a lock is not fully engaged, the ladder can retract while someone is standing on it.
According to the CPSC, Little Giant has received 25 reports of ladders retracting, including 19 reports of injuries. Three of those involved head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, concussion, vision or hearing loss, and cognitive impairment. The other 16 involved injuries such as fractures, lacerations, and bruising. The company has also received 39 reports of Rapid Locks not working properly.
The recalled ladders were sold at Lowe’s, Costco, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon, Lowes.com, Costco.com, LittleGiantLadders.com, and other sites. They were sold from December 2015 through October 2026 for about $100 to $1,000.
This is not the first Little Giant recall tied to a locking failure. In March 2017, Wing Enterprises, the Springville, Utah, company behind the Little Giant brand, recalled about 37,000 Little Giant Velocity, LT, and Liberty ladders because their locking pins or rung fasteners could fail, posing a fall hazard. No injuries were reported in that recall (CPSC Recall 17-113).
A ladder that collapses under you gives no time to react. Falls from even a few feet can change a life.
Affected Ladders
The recall covers these Little Giant models with Rapid Locks:
- Adjustable Fortress 2.0
- Conquest 2.0
- Dark Horse 2.0
- Epic
- King Kombo XT
- Leveler
- MegaLite
- MegaLite+
- Multi
- Quantum
- Vector
How to check your ladder: The brand and model name are printed on the side of the ladder. Then look at the rail just above each Rapid Lock. Ladders with an orange rectangular “QC” sticker in that spot are not part of the recall. If there is no sticker, your ladder is included.
Not sure which model you have, or can no longer check because the ladder was damaged in your fall? Reach out anyway. Our team can help you sort it out.
What Little Giant Is Offering Owners
The CPSC advises owners to stop using the recalled ladders until they review the recall information and contact Little Giant for a repair kit. The kit includes warning labels and instructions to attach to the ladder. Owners are told to confirm the Rapid Locks are fully engaged before every use and to keep them lubricated.
If a lock still does not work after lubrication, Little Giant will evaluate the ladder. If the lock still fails, the company will offer a replacement of the same or an equivalent model, or a refund. Refunds are based on a depreciated value tied to the purchase date, up to the full price for ladders bought in the past 12 months.
Owners can reach Little Giant at 866-201-9069, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Time, or through the Little Giant recall page.
The recall remedy addresses the ladder itself. It does not cover your medical bills or the income you lost while you recovered.
Were You Injured by a Recalled Little Giant Ladder?
We want to hear from people who were hurt when one of these ladders retracted or collapsed while in use. Injuries reported in falls like these include:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion
- Skull or facial fractures
- Broken bones, including arms, legs, hips, and ribs
- Severe spinal or neck injuries
- Internal organ damage
You may qualify if:
- You were using one of the recalled models listed above
- Your ladder does not have the orange “QC” sticker above the Rapid Locks
- The ladder retracted or collapsed and you fell
- You were injured and received medical care, such as an ER visit, ambulance transport, or urgent care
You do not need the original receipt to reach out. A credit card statement, photos of the ladder, or a photo of the serial number sticker can all help show the ladder was yours.
Not every fall leads to a legal claim. But if you are facing surgery, months of physical therapy, or time away from work, McCune Law Group has the experience and resources to help.
Hurt in a ladder fall? Call (909) 473-4944. Free. Confidential. No obligation.
How to Get Started
- Keep the ladder. It may be the most important evidence in your case. Do not throw it away or send it back to Little Giant before talking with us. Stop using it, as the CPSC advises, and store it somewhere safe.
- Document everything. Photograph the ladder, the Rapid Locks, the model label, and the serial number sticker. Write down the date, where the fall happened, and what you were doing. Save medical records, bills, and your proof of purchase.
- Contact us. Call (909) 473-4944 or complete our secure online form.
- Free case evaluation. Our attorneys will review your situation at no cost and explain your options.
Why McCune Law Group
McCune Law Group has more than 35 years of experience and has recovered more than $1 billion for our clients, including in product liability cases against manufacturers that put dangerous products on the market. When a product fails the way it was never supposed to, we work to hold the company that made it accountable.
We handle these cases on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover on your behalf.
Talk to Us Before You Sign Anything
If Little Giant, a retailer, or an insurance company asks you to sign a waiver or release, or offers you money for your injury, it helps to understand what you are agreeing to first. Accepting certain offers could affect your right to pursue a claim. A conversation with us is free and does not obligate you to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
My ladder doesn’t have the QC sticker, but I wasn’t hurt. Do I qualify?
Not for an injury claim. We are focused on people who were injured in a fall. You should still stop using the ladder and contact Little Giant at 866-201-9069 or through its recall page for a repair kit.
I threw my ladder away after the fall. Can I still reach out?
Yes. Photos, receipts, or a credit card statement may help show which ladder you owned. Tell us what happened and our team can help confirm your eligibility.
I borrowed the ladder from a friend. Can I still reach out?
Yes. Tell us what happened, including whose ladder it was and how long it had been in use, and our team can help confirm your eligibility.
I already got the repair kit from Little Giant. Does that affect my claim?
Requesting the repair kit is a safety step and should not stop you from contacting us. If you have signed a waiver, accepted a cash settlement, or returned the ladder for a refund, let us know so we can review your options.
I fell before the recall was announced. Is it too late?
Possibly not. The recall covers ladders sold as far back as December 2015, and falling before the announcement does not by itself rule out a claim. Deadlines for injury claims vary by state, and some are as short as one year. Contact us as soon as you can so we can review the timing.
How much does it cost to work with McCune Law Group?
The initial case evaluation is free. If we take your case, we work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover on your behalf.
Your Ladder Gave Out. We Want to Know Why.
If you or a loved one was injured in a fall from a recalled Little Giant ladder, we want to hear from you. Evidence can be lost, and legal deadlines can expire, so it is better to ask questions sooner than later.
If you were hurt when your Little Giant ladder retracted or collapsed, call (909) 473-4944 or complete our secure online form today.
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