SAFETY RECALL

Louisville Ladder Recalls 1.77 Million Attic Stairway Ladders Over Fall Risk

08.13.2026 // 1 MIN READ // DIY Daily

Key points

CPSC recall #26-661, announced August 6, 2026, covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century attic stairway ladders with gas struts sold from November 2012 through July 2026.
The spreader bolts can break during use, and the firm has logged 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one injury to the neck, head, and back.
Consumers should stop using affected ladders immediately and register at the manufacturer's recall site for a free repair kit with replacement bolts, washers, and lock nuts.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 1.77 million Louisville-brand attic stairway ladders on August 6, 2026, after bolts were found to break during normal use.

Why it matters

These ladders were sold nationwide at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon for over a decade, making this one of the largest home-safety recalls of 2026 -- if you have an attic pull-down ladder, it's worth checking the model number.

What to watch

Louisville Ladder is mailing free repair kits to registered consumers; the model number is located on the inside of the attic door.

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Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission