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Louisville Ladder Attic Stairway Recall 2026

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

Updated August 6, 2026

Louisville Ladder is recalling over one million attic stairway ladders sold under the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brand names because the bolts holding the ladder together can break while someone is on it, causing a serious fall that could result in death.

Is the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on August 6, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brand attic stairway ladders with gas struts. The ladders have aluminum or wood frames, come with handrails, and fold into the attic. Frame sizes include widths of 22.5, 25.5, and 30.0 inches and lengths of 54 and 60 inches, for ceiling heights from 7 feet 8 inches up to 12 feet. The brand name and model number are printed on the inside of the attic door.

Am I affected

You are affected if you have an attic stairway ladder branded Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, or Century that has gas struts. Open the attic door and check the inside panel for the brand name and model number. If it matches one of those four brands and has gas struts, it is included in this recall. The recall site at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com can confirm whether your specific model number is covered.

What to do right now

Stop using the ladder immediately. Go to Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com and register with your model number (found on the inside of the attic door) to receive a free repair kit containing two replacement 1/4" spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts with installation instructions. You can also call Louisville Ladder toll-free at 888-679-5132, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit louisvilleladder.com and click "Urgent Recall Notice" at the top of the page.

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.

The hazard

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

Brands affected

Source
CPSC
Category
Household & Safety
Recall ID
cpsc-26661
Recalled
August 6, 2026
Read the official notice

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