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 retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Amazon nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026,…
Kansas City, MO, August 16, 2026 —
Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling more than 1.7 million attic stairway ladders due to a potential safety hazard that could lead to serious injury or death. The recall affects ladders sold under several brand names, including Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century.
The affected ladders were sold nationwide through major retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Amazon. The sale period for these ladders spans from November 2012 to July 2026.
The reason for the recall is a defect involving bolts on the ladders, which may break. This breakage poses a significant risk of falls for users.
Consumers who own one of the recalled attic stairway ladders are advised to stop using it immediately. Louisville Ladder Inc. is offering a free repair kit to address the issue. To obtain the repair kit and for more information, customers can visit the dedicated recall website at www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com.
The specific number of units involved in the recall is over 1.7 million. The company has not provided details on any reported incidents related to the bolt breakage.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Alvarado on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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