CPSC2026-08-06PHYSICAL HAZARD

Louisville Ladder attic stairway ladders recalled for bolt breaking and fall hazard

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What this means

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.

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.

Product photos

Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Brand Marking)

Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Close-up of Label Plate w/ Model Number)

Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Spreader Bolt)

The agency's original wording

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.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

Yes

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.

Affected count

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.

Manufactured in

Mexico

Remedy type

Repair

Products

Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts

Consumer 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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Louisville-Ladder-Recalls-Over-One-Million-Attic-Stairway-Ladders-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard

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