Louisville Ladder recalls 1.77 million attic stairway ladders over bolts that can break and cause falls
The bolts on these fold-down attic ladders can break while someone is using them, which could cause a fall and serious injury or death; one neck, head and back injury has been reported.
What to do
Stop using the ladder right away and register at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com for a free repair kit. Have the model number from the inside of the attic door ready.
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Recall details
- Product
- Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts
- Hazard
- The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.
- Units
- 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- August 7, 2026
- Recall date
- August 6, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts only. The aluminum or wood frame ladders come with handrails and fold into the attic. The ladders were sold in various frame sizes to accommodate different size attic openings in the ceiling, including 22.5, 25.5 and 30.0 inches wide and 54 and 60 inches long and ceiling heights ranging from 7 feet 8 inches up to 12 feet. The brand name and model number are located on the inside of the attic door.
- Hazard
- The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled ladders immediately and register at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the ladder's model number, which can be found on the inside of the attic door, available when they register. If your unit is included in the recall, the firm will send a free repair kit containing two replacement ¼" spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts with installation instructions. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.
- Number of units
- 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600.
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