Fix It Notes Bulletin · Recall, Ladders
Little Giant recalls about 3.66 million ladders with Rapid Locks over fall hazard
Published November 5, 2026 · Source: CPSC
The short version: The CPSC and Little Giant announced a recall of about 3.66 million ladders with Rapid Locks because they can suddenly retract if the locks are not fully engaged. Owners should stop using them and contact Little Giant for a repair kit.
What happened
On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about 3.66 million Little Giant ladders equipped with Rapid Locks. According to the notice, the ladders can suddenly retract if the Rapid Locks are not fully engaged, which poses a fall hazard.
Recalled models include the MegaLite, MegaLite+, Multi, Epic, Quantum and Vector, among others listed on the CPSC notice. Ladders that have an orange rectangular "QC" sticker on the rail above a Rapid Lock are not part of the recall.
Little Giant has received 25 reports of ladders retracting, including 19 reports of injuries, some of them head injuries, per the CPSC. The remedy is a free repair kit with warning labels and instructions. If a lock does not work properly after that evaluation, the company offers a replacement ladder or a refund. Contact Little Giant at (866) 201-9069 or littlegiantladders.com/pages/recalls.
Why it matters if you fix things at home
Articulating ladders are a favorite for gutter cleaning, ceiling work and stairwells. Check every Rapid Lock for the orange QC sticker before your next job, and review our gutter cleaning guide for general ladder setup and safety.