If you rely on a pull-down ladder to reach your attic, you will want to pause before taking your next step upstairs. Louisville Ladder, Inc. has issued a major recall impacting nearly 1.8 million attic stairway ladders in the United States and over 13,000 in Canada.
The safety warning covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brand attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts. According to safety officials, the hardware holding these ladders together can fail without warning. The CPSC warned that “the bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.” So far, the company has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including at least one incident resulting in injuries to a consumer’s neck, head, and back.
These recalled units were widely distributed nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026. Major retailers like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Do It Best, and Orgill carried them, as well as online sellers like Amazon. Prices ranged between $170 and $600. The aluminum or wood frame models feature handrails and fold neatly into ceiling openings measuring 22.5, 25.5, or 30 inches wide.
What should you do if you own one? The CPSC advises that “consumers should stop using the recalled ladders immediately.” To check if your ladder is affected, look at the label plate located on the inside of the attic door for the brand name and model number.
If your unit is part of the recall, you do not need to replace the entire setup. Louisville Ladder is providing a free repair kit. The kit includes two replacement ¼-inch spreader bolts, washers, lock nuts, and step-by-step installation instructions. You can register for your kit online at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com or call Louisville Ladder toll-free at 888-679-5132 to fix the issue safely.
Sources
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
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