Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—Louisville Ladder recalls 1.77 million attic ladders over fall hazard, (Aug 6, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Louisville Ladder, Inc.
By WK Editorial Staff
The company will provide a free repair kit consisting of replacement bolts, washers, and lock nuts, along with installation instructions.
Louisville Ladder Inc. has recalled about 1.77 million Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century attic stairway ladders with gas struts because bolts can break while the ladders are in use, creating a fall hazard that poses a risk of serious injury or death. The recall includes an additional 13,054 units that were sold in Canada (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 26-661 (Aug. 6, 2026)).
Incidents and injuries. The company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking on the recalled ladders. One injury has been reported, involving injuries to the consumer's neck, head, and back.
Product description. The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts. The aluminum or wood-frame ladders include handrails and fold into the attic. They were sold in various frame sizes designed to fit attic openings measuring 22.5, 25.5, and 30 inches wide and 54 or 60 inches long, with ceiling heights ranging from 7 feet 8 inches to 12 feet.
The ladders were sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide, as well as online through Amazon.com, from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600. The products were manufactured in Mexico.
Remedy. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled ladders immediately and register online to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the ladder's model number, located on the inside of the attic door, available when registering. The company will provide a repair kit containing two replacement 1/4-inch spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts, along with installation instructions.
Customer contact. Consumers can contact Louisville Ladder toll-free at 888-679-5132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Additional information is available online at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.louisvilleladder.com and click on “Urgent Recall Notice” at the top of the page.
Companies: Louisville Ladder, Inc.
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