Millions of ladders recalled nationwide after numerous reports of head injuries, skull fractures

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   Little Giant recalls 3.66M ladders after 19 reported injuries

   Little Giant is recalling about 3.66 million adjustable ladders because their rapid locks can release suddenly, causing users to fall. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists the action as a nationwide recall of ladders with rapid locks. Owners should stop using affected models and request a free repair kit. Reported injuries include head injuries, skull fractures and broken bones, with retailers including Lowe’s, Costco and Amazon identified as sellers. The recall covers ladders sold nationwide.

   Why it matters

   The hazard centers on the ladder’s rapid-lock mechanism, which can fail without warning and drop a user. The CPSC recall notice and reports from NewsNation, USA Today and other outlets describe the scope as more than 3.6 million units, making this one of the largest ladder recalls. Consumers need the specific model and serial-number information from the CPSC notice to determine whether their ladder is covered.

   What is confirmed

   • Little Giant is recalling about 3.66 million adjustable ladders with rapid locks, according to Medical Daily and the CPSC recall notice.
   • The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall covers ladders with rapid locks that present a risk of serious injury from falls.
   • The recalled ladders were sold nationwide through retailers including Lowe’s, Costco and Amazon, according to Yahoo, NBC 5 Chicago and AL.com.
   • Owners of affected ladders should stop using them and request a free repair kit, according to Medical Daily.
   • Reported injuries include head injuries, skull fractures and broken bones, according to Fox Business, Yahoo and USA Today.

   What to watch next

   • CPSC will publish the complete list of affected models and serial numbers so consumers can check whether their ladders are covered.
   • Little Giant will determine how many affected ladders receive free repair kits rather than refunds.
   • Regulators and the company will provide further details on the 19 reported injuries and whether additional models require recall.
   Sources used for this update (15)

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   5. Fox Business — Millions of ladders recalled nationwide after numerous reports of head injuries, skull fractures
   6. CPSC.gov — Little Giant Recalls Ladders with Rapid Locks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
   7. NewsNation — 3.6M ladders recalled nationwide following serious injuries
   8. WBOY.com — Popular ladders recalled due to retracting risk
   9. KIRO 7 News Seattle — Recall alert: 3.6M Little Giant ladders recalled
   10. Yahoo — 3.6 million ladders sold at Lowe’s, Costco, and Amazon are being recalled after fall-related brain injuries, broken bones reported
   11. USA Today — More than 3.6 million ladders recalled. See the affected products
   12. People.com — More Than 3.6 Million Ladders Sold at Lowe’s and Amazon Recalled After Reports of Head Injuries
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