Louisville Ladder Recalls Over 1.7 Million Attic Ladders Due to Fall Risk
Louisville Ladder Inc. has recalled over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders sold under various brand names, including Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century. These ladders, sold at major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026,…
Portland, OR, August 16, 2026 —
Louisville Ladder Inc. is initiating a recall of over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders, sold across the United States under several brand names. The brands affected include Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century. These ladders were available for purchase at major retail outlets such as Home Depot and Lowe’s.
The recall, which impacts ladders sold between November 2012 and July 2026, has been issued due to a significant safety concern. According to reports submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there is a risk of serious injury or death associated with these ladders. The identified hazard involves the bolts used in the ladder’s construction, which can potentially break.
So far, there have been 11 reported instances of the bolts breaking. In one of these incidents, an injury occurred. As a result of these reports, Louisville Ladder Inc. is advising consumers who have purchased these attic stairway ladders to cease using them immediately.
To address the issue, a free repair kit will be made available to affected consumers. Individuals seeking to obtain this repair kit can find more information and initiate the process by visiting the dedicated recall website: www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com.
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