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Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

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.

Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Brand Marking)
Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Brand Marking)
Official source
CPSC
Recall date
August 6, 2026
Status
ACTIVE

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 6, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Louisville Ladder

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from Consumer Product Safety Commission; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Louisville Ladder

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    August 6, 2026

  2. Reported by CPSC

    August 7, 2026

  3. RecallRadar source check

    August 8, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

More Product Images

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

Hazard Information

The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.

What You Should Do

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.. 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.. Available options: Repair

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Full 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.

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Product Details

Report Date
August 7, 2026
Recall Status
ACTIVE