Louisville Ladder Recalls 1,770,000 Attic Stairway Ladders Over Risk of Broken Bolts
A recall covers 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders sold nationwide under the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brand names.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 8:35 a.m. ET
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Earlier reports
Aug 16, 2026, 8:39 a.m. ET
11 Reports of Broken Bolts and Injury Reported in Louisville Ladder Recall
There have been 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including a report that someone was injured in the neck, head and back, according to reporting by KWCH, KWTX, and KMVT citing the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The reports involve 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders from Louisville Ladder Inc., sold under the brand names Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century. According to KWCH and KMVT, the recall reason is that the bolts on the Louisville Ladder attic stairway ladders could break, whereas KWTX reported that the bolts on the attic stairway ladders could break. KWCH and KMVT reported the hazard as bolts on the attic stairway ladders breaking, causing someone to get hurt or fall to their death, while KWTX reported that bolts on the Louisville Ladder attic stairway ladders could break, causing someone to get hurt or fall to their death. Product descriptions also varied slightly across outlets: KWCH reported the products as aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladders with gas struts, which come with handrails and fold into the attic; KMVT reported aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladders with gas struts that come with handrails and fold into the attic; and KWTX reported aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladders with gas struts, with handrails, that fold into the attic.
The ladders were sold nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026 by Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, Amazon and other retailers for between $170 and $600. The recall notice instructs consumers to stop using the ladder immediately and go to www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to get a free repair kit. Customers will need the ladder's model number, which is found inside the attic door.
Aug 16, 2026, 8:35 a.m. ETFirst report
Recall Issued for 1,770,000 Attic Stairway Ladders Sold Nationwide
In a developing situation, 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders manufactured by Louisville Ladder Inc. have been recalled, according to kwch.com and kwtx.com citing the CPSC. The recalled products carry the brand names Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century. They were sold nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026 by Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, Amazon, and other retailers for between $170 and $600.
Outlets reported differing product descriptions. kwch.com described the products as aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladders with gas struts, which come with handrails and fold into the attic. kwtx.com described them as aluminum or wood frame attic stairway ladders with gas struts, with handrails, that fold into the attic.
Reports also differ on the reason and hazard. kwch.com reported the reason as: the bolts on the Louisville Ladder attic stairway ladders could break. kwtx.com reported the reason as: the bolts on the attic stairway ladders could break. For the hazard, kwtx.com reported that bolts on the Louisville Ladder attic stairway ladders could break, causing someone to get hurt or fall to their death, while kwch.com reported that bolts on the attic stairway ladders could break, causing someone to get hurt or fall to their death. Both kwch.com and kwtx.com reported 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including a report that someone was injured in the neck, head and back.
According to kwch.com and kwtx.com, consumers should stop using the ladder immediately and go to www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com to get a free repair kit. Customers will need the ladder's model number, which is found inside the attic door.
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- More than 1 million attic ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled after reported injurieskmvt.com
- More than 1 million attic ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled after reported injurieskwch.com
- More than 1 million attic ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled after reported injurieskwtx.com
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