Serious riskCPSC
Louisville Ladder attic stairways recalled for fall hazard risk
The bolts on Louisville Ladder brand attic stairway ladders can break while in use, creating a fall hazard. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one injury. This affects over 1.7 million ladders sold since 2012.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the recalled ladder immediately.
- Find your model number on the inside of the attic door.
- Register at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to receive a free repair kit with replacement bolts and instructions.
- Install the repair kit or contact the manufacturer for assistance.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts
- 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.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
- On our parents list
- Because it can endanger children at home.
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Company contact
- Louisville Ladder, Inc. toll-free at 888-679-5132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com or go to www.louisvilleladder.com and click on "Urgent Recall Notice" at the top of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26661
In the CPSC's words
- 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.