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CPSC recall · Reported March 23, 2017

Wing Enterprises Recalls Little Giant Ladders Due to Fall Hazard

The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder.

Recall #
17113
Affected scope
About 37,000
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The recall

Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder..

Moderate
severity level
March 23, 2017
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17113 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #17113) was formally reported on March 23, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 37,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled ladders and contact Wing Enterprises for a free repair kit with ABS nylon inserts that the customer can install without the use of tools. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 37,000

Related Recalls

6

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Product description

This recall involves Little Giant Velocity™, LT™ and Liberty™ multipurpose ladders. The ladders have joints that allow it to bend and lock in various positions. "Little Giant," the model name, model number and part number are printed on the side of the ladder. Little Giant Velocity Part Number Little Giant LT Part Number Model 13 15413-001 Model 13 14313-001 Model 13 15413-025 Model 17 14317-001 Model 17 15417-001 Model 17 14317-303 Model 17 15417-161 Model 22 14322-001 Model 22 15422-001 Model 22 15422-014 Little Giant Liberty Model 26 15426-001 Model 17 14717-139 Ladders included in the recall have one of the following date codes stamped on the outer rail below the red locking pin. Date Codes 10361P 10463P 10661P 10763P 10961P 11063P 11254P 10362P 10464P 10662P 10764P 10962P 11064P 11261P 10363P 10561P 10663P 10861P 10963P 11161P 11262P 10364P 10562P 10664P 10862P 10964P 11162P 11263P 10461P 10563P 10761P 10863P 11061P 11163P 11264P 10462P 10564P 10762P 10864P 11062P 11164P 10361S 10463S 10661S 10763S 10961S 11063S 11254S 10362S 10464S 10662S 10764S 10962S 11064S 11261S 10363S 10561S 10663S 10861S 10963S 11161S 11262S 10364S 10562S 10664S 10862S 10964S 11162S 11263S 10461S 10563S 10761S 10863S 11061S 11163S 11264S 10462S 10564S 10762S 10864S 11062S 11164S

Reason for recall

The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder.

Remedy — what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled ladders and contact Wing Enterprises for a free repair kit with ABS nylon inserts that the customer can install without the use of tools.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 17113
Date reported March 23, 2017
Date initiated March 23, 2017
Recalling firm Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China
Affected scope About 37,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled ladders and contact Wing Enterprises for a free repair kit with ABS nylon insert…

  • Check the recall number (17113) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Little Giant Velocity™, LT™ and Liberty™ multipurpose ladders. The ladders have joints that allow it to bend and lock in various positions. "Little Giant," the model name, model number and part number are printed on the side of the ladder. Little Giant Velocity Part Number Little Giant LT Part Number Model 13 15413-001 Model 13 14313-001 Model 13 15413-025 Model 17 14317-001 Model 17 15417-001 Model 17 14317-303 Model 17 15417-161 Model 22 14322-001 Model 22 15422-001 Model 22 15422-014 Little Giant Liberty Model 26 15426-001 Model 17 14717-139 Ladders included in the recall have one of the following date codes stamped on the outer rail below the red locking pin. Date Codes 10361P 10463P 10661P 10763P 10961P 11063P 11254P 10362P 10464P 10662P 10764P 10962P 11064P 11261P 10363P 10561P 10663P 10861P 10963P 11161P 11262P 10364P 10562P 10664P 10862P 10964P 11162P 11263P 10461P 10563P 10761P 10863P 11061P 11163P 11264P 10462P 10564P 10762P 10864P 11062P 11164P 10361S 10463S 10661S 10763S 10961S 11063S 11254S 10362S 10464S 10662S 10764S 10962S 11064S 11261S 10363S 10561S 10663S 10861S 10963S 11161S 11262S 10364S 10562S 10664S 10862S 10964S 11162S 11263S 10461S 10563S 10761S 10863S 11061S 11163S 11264S 10462S 10564S 10762S 10864S 11062S 11164S. Recalled by Suzhou Zhongchuang Aluminium Products Co. Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 37,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The ladder's locking pins/rung fasteners can fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers on the ladder.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled ladders and contact Wing Enterprises for a free repair kit with ABS nylon inserts that the customer can install without the use of tools.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17113.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (17113) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported March 23, 2017.

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