Louisville Ladder Recalls Over 1.7 Million Attic Ladders Due to Fall Hazard
Louisville Ladder Inc. has recalled over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders sold under brands like Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century. These ladders, sold at major retailers including Home Depot and Lowe's nationwide between November 2012 and July 2026, are being…
Atlanta, GA, August 16, 2026 —
Louisville Ladder Inc. has announced a recall of more than 1.7 million attic stairway ladders due to a potential fall hazard. The ladders were sold under several brand names, including Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century.
The recall affects attic ladders sold nationwide at major retail stores such as Home Depot and Lowe’s. The affected products were sold between November 2012 and July 2026.
The reason for the recall is a risk of serious injury or death. This risk stems from the possibility of bolt breakage, which could lead to a fall hazard. The company has identified this as a significant safety concern.
Consumers who have purchased one of the affected attic ladders are advised to stop using the product immediately. Louisville Ladder Inc. is offering a free repair kit to address the issue. To obtain this repair kit, customers are directed to visit a dedicated recall website. Further instructions and details about the recall process can be found on this website.
The number of recalled units is substantial, exceeding 1.7 million ladders. The broad distribution through major retailers means a significant number of households may be affected by this recall.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Alvarado on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
