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

Recall Alert: the manufacturer has issued a recall for Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts on August 6, 2026.

Safety Hazard

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

Recall Details

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.

Product Information

Product Name: Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts

Recall Number: 26661

What You Should Do

Remedy: 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.

Additional Resources

View official CPSC recall notice

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