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Hurt by a Recalled Little Giant Ladder With Rapid Locks?
The Little Giant ladder recall involves ladders with Rapid Locks that the CPSC says pose a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard. People hurt in a fall from one of these ladders, and families who lost a loved one, may be able to bring a product liability claim for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
If you or someone in your family was injured using a recalled Little Giant ladder, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 for a free consultation about your options.
Little Giant Ladder Recall at a Glance
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a recall on Little Giant ladders? | Yes. The CPSC has posted a recall notice for Little Giant ladders with Rapid Locks due to a risk of serious injury from a fall hazard. |
| What is the hazard? | According to the CPSC notice, the hazard is a fall that may cause serious injury to the person using the ladder. |
| What should owners do? | Stop using the ladder and follow the remedy instructions in the CPSC recall notice, including how to contact Little Giant. |
| Can I file a claim if I was hurt? | You may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the companies that designed, made or sold the ladder. |
| Does a recall prove my case? | Not automatically. A recall can be helpful evidence, but a claim usually still requires showing a defect caused your injuries. |
| Is there a cost to talk to a lawyer? | Our firm offers free consultations and handles cases on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. |
Is There a Recall on Little Giant Ladders?
Yes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has published a notice titled Little Giant Recalls Ladders with Rapid Locks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard.
Little Giant ladders are popular with homeowners, contractors, painters and maintenance workers because many of their models adjust to different heights and configurations. Rapid Locks are generally the locking parts that hold the ladder’s adjustable sections in place. When a component like that does not hold as intended, the ladder may shift, slip or collapse while someone is standing on it, and the person on the ladder can fall with little or no warning.
Because the specific affected models, serial or date code ranges, sale dates, retailers and remedy can change or be clarified over time, we encourage owners to read the official CPSC notice directly. It is the best place to confirm whether your ladder is included and what Little Giant is offering to owners.
What Should You Do If You Own a Recalled Little Giant Ladder?
The safest first step is to stop using the ladder right away and check it against the details in the recall notice. If you were hurt, a few additional steps may help protect both your health and a possible claim.
- Stop using the ladder and keep others in your home or on your job site from using it.
- Compare your ladder’s model and identifying labels with the information in the CPSC notice.
- If you were injured, get medical care and tell your providers how the fall happened.
- Keep the ladder in its current condition. Do not repair it, throw it away or send it back before speaking with a lawyer.
- Photograph the ladder, the Rapid Locks, the labels and the place where you fell.
- Follow the recall instructions for the remedy, but ask a lawyer first if the remedy requires returning or destroying the ladder you were hurt on.
In a ladder case, the ladder itself is often the most important piece of evidence. Engineers may need to inspect the locking mechanism to understand what failed and why.
What Is the Little Giant Ladder Lawsuit?
When people search for “the Little Giant ladder lawsuit,” they are usually asking whether they can sue after being hurt by one of these ladders. Injured people may be able to file individual product liability claims, even though there may not be a single lawsuit that covers everyone.
A recall does not create a lawsuit on its own. Instead, each person who was hurt generally has their own potential claim based on their injuries, their losses and how the fall happened. In some product cases, many similar claims are later grouped together in court, but that depends on the number of cases and decisions made by judges. Whether that happens here is not something anyone can predict, and it should not stop an injured person from looking into their own rights now.
Who May Be Responsible for a Ladder Defect Injury?
Several companies in the chain of distribution may be responsible when a defective ladder causes an injury, including the manufacturer, parts suppliers, distributors and retailers. Which ones are involved depends on the facts of each case.
Product liability claims generally rest on one or more types of defect. Many people mix these up, so here is how they differ:
| Type of claim | What it generally means for a ladder case |
|---|---|
| Design defect | The locking system itself may be designed in a way that makes it unreasonably dangerous, even when built exactly as planned. |
| Manufacturing defect | A specific batch or unit may have been made with flawed parts, poor assembly or materials that differ from the intended design. |
| Failure to warn | The instructions or warnings may not have adequately told users about a known risk or how to confirm the locks were fully engaged. |
| Negligence | A company may have failed to use reasonable care in designing, testing, inspecting or selling the ladder. |
Our firm has written about other ladder cases as well. You can read about our work with Werner ladder recall and collapse injury claims for more background on how these cases can unfold.
What Injuries Can a Ladder Fall Cause?
Falls from ladders can cause serious and sometimes permanent injuries, even from what seems like a modest height. Falls are a leading source of product-related harm nationwide. According to the CPSC, falls contributed to more than 70 percent of all product-related deaths or an estimated 41,960 deaths in 2023.
Injuries we commonly hear about after ladder falls include:
- Head and brain injuries: concussions and traumatic brain injuries from striking the ground or nearby objects.
- Spinal injuries: herniated discs, fractured vertebrae and, in severe cases, spinal cord damage.
- Broken bones: wrists, arms, hips, ankles and heels are often injured as people try to catch themselves.
- Shoulder and knee damage: torn ligaments and rotator cuff injuries that may require surgery.
- Crush and laceration injuries: fingers or hands caught in a collapsing ladder.
- Fatal injuries: some falls lead to death, which may give the family a wrongful death claim.
Examples of How These Claims Can Arise
The scenarios below are illustrations only, not actual clients or case results. They show the kinds of situations in which a person hurt by a recalled ladder may want to speak with a lawyer.
- A homeowner cleaning gutters: A Broward County homeowner extends the ladder, hears the locks click, and climbs. Partway up, one side slides down and the ladder tips, causing a broken wrist and a back injury.
- A painter on a job site: A self-employed painter sets the ladder in a stepladder position indoors. The adjustable section shifts under load, and the painter falls onto a hard floor, suffering a head injury and missing months of work.
- A retiree hanging decorations: An older adult using a ladder bought years earlier falls when a lock appears to release. The family later learns of the recall while the person is in rehabilitation for a hip fracture.
- A borrowed ladder: A neighbor borrows a ladder and is hurt when it collapses. Even though the injured person did not buy the ladder, they may still have a potential product claim.
Falls involving defective products are not limited to ladders. Our article on the Onasti toddler tower stool recall covers a different fall hazard affecting young children.
What Should You Gather for a Ladder Injury Claim?
Collecting the right information early can make it easier for a lawyer to evaluate your claim. Use this checklist as a starting point:
- The ladder itself, kept as it was after the fall
- Photos of the ladder, labels, Rapid Locks and the scene
- Receipt, order confirmation or credit card statement showing the purchase
- The owner’s manual and any warning labels or packaging
- Names and contact information of anyone who saw the fall
- Medical records, bills and a list of your providers
- Proof of time missed from work and lost income
- Any messages with Little Giant or the retailer about the recall
How Can Florida Law Affect a Recalled Ladder Claim?
Florida law can affect who may be responsible, how fault is shared and how long you have to act. Talking with a lawyer soon after an injury can help you understand how these rules may apply to you.
Florida uses a modified comparative fault system under Florida Statute §768.81. In general, an injured person’s recovery may be reduced by their own percentage of fault, and in many negligence cases a person found more than 50 percent at fault may be barred from recovering. Manufacturers sometimes argue that the user set up or climbed the ladder incorrectly, so evidence about how the fall happened can be important.
Florida also has deadlines for filing injury and wrongful death claims, and the time limits can differ based on the type of claim and when the injury happened. Missing a deadline can end a claim before it starts, which is one more reason not to wait.
A few other points worth knowing:
- Registration is not required: You may still have a claim even if you never registered the ladder with the manufacturer.
- The remedy is not compensation: A refund, repair or replacement offered through a recall is generally separate from compensation for injuries.
- Prior use may not matter: Owning the ladder for years before it failed does not by itself rule out a claim.
What Can an Attorney Do to Help Pursue Full Compensation?
An experienced product liability lawyer can investigate the defect, preserve evidence, document your losses and deal with the companies and insurers on your behalf. No lawyer can promise a result, but careful preparation can put a claim in a stronger position.
In a recalled ladder case, that work may include:
- Securing the ladder and arranging for qualified engineers to inspect it.
- Reviewing the CPSC notice, company statements and any related records.
- Identifying every company that may share responsibility.
- Working with your doctors to understand your future medical needs.
- Calculating economic losses such as medical expenses and lost earnings, along with non-economic losses such as pain and suffering.
- Negotiating with insurers and, when appropriate, filing a lawsuit and preparing for trial.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin
People often ask who handles serious personal injury lawsuits throughout Florida. The Law Offices of Jason Turchin is a personal injury firm based in Weston, in South Florida, and handles personal injury cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with a network of co-counsels and local counsels. That reach can matter in product cases, where the manufacturer and the injured person are often in different states.
Attorney Jason Turchin has an Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating. He is AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell in 2026, has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2020 through 2026, and was included on the America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys® list in 2026.
Our firm handles cases on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. That means you can talk with us about a recalled ladder injury without paying anything up front.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Little Giant Ladder Recall
How do I know if my Little Giant ladder is part of the recall?
Check the official CPSC recall notice and compare its details to the labels on your ladder. The notice is the most reliable source for which models are included and how to reach Little Giant.
Can I still file a claim if I already threw the ladder away?
You may still have options, but losing the ladder can make a claim harder. Photos, receipts, witness accounts and medical records can still be valuable, so speak with a lawyer about what you have.
What if I was hurt before the recall was announced?
An injury that happened before the recall may still support a claim if a defect caused it. The recall may also help explain what went wrong, though it does not prove a case on its own.
Can a family file a claim if a loved one died after a ladder fall?
Certain family members or the estate may be able to bring a wrongful death claim under Florida law. A lawyer can explain who may file and what damages may be available.
What law firm helps with serious injury claims in Florida involving defective products?
The Law Offices of Jason Turchin handles product liability and personal injury claims throughout Florida, including injuries from recalled consumer products. You can contact our office for a free consultation.
I was hurt using the ladder at work. Can I still bring a product claim?
Possibly. A workplace injury may involve a workers’ compensation claim, and you may also have a separate product liability claim against the companies responsible for a defective ladder.
Talk With Us About Your Ladder Injury
A fall from a defective ladder can change your life in seconds, and you should not have to sort out the recall, the medical bills and the insurance companies alone. If you or a loved one was hurt by a Little Giant ladder with Rapid Locks, call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 or reach us online for a free consultation. We can review what happened and explain the options that may be available to you.
