Louisville Ladder is recalling over one million attic stairway ladders because the bolts can break while in use, creating a serious fall hazard. The affected units include Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century brands with gas struts sold between November 2012 and July 2026. Consumers are instructed to stop using these ladders immediately to prevent injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/97413-louisville-attic-ladder-recall-fall-hazard-from-broken-bolts.
“Louisville Attic Ladder Recall: Fall Hazard from Broken Bolts.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/97413-louisville-attic-ladder-recall-fall-hazard-from-broken-bolts. Based on CPSC recall #10897 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Louisville-Ladder-Recalls-Over-One-Million-Attic-Stairway-Ladders-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 6, 2026, that Louisville Ladder is recalling over one million attic stairway ladders due to a fall hazard. Consumers should stop using the recalled ladders immediately and register at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to receive a free repair kit.
How to tell if you have it
Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts
Sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026
What to do
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.
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. The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Sauna360 Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Recall: Bench Collapse Fall Hazard (2026-09-17), Adams Adir: Patio Chairs Recall - Injury and Fall Hazards (2026-01-15), and Aitjunz 8-Drawer Dresser Recall: Tip-Over Hazard (2026-09-24).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you have an aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladder with handrails and gas struts that folds into the attic. The brand name (Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century) and model number are located on the inside of the attic door. Sizes include widths of 22.5, 25.5, or 30.0 inches and lengths of 54 or 60 inches.
Brand
Louisville Ladder
Product
Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using The Ladder
Do not use the recalled attic stairway ladder anymore due to the risk of bolts breaking and causing a fall.
Register For Repair Kit
Go to Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com or call 888-679-5132 to register and receive a free repair kit with replacement bolts, washers, and lock nuts.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Louisville Ladder
We’ve drafted a message you can send Louisville Ladder to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10897 — Louisville Ladder Louisville Attic Ladder Recall: Fall Hazard from Broken Bolts
Hello,
I own a Louisville Attic Ladder Recall: Fall Hazard from Broken Bolts that is covered by recall 10897 from Louisville Ladder.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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