Louisville Ladder Recalls Over 1.7 Million Attic Ladders Due to Injury Risk

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 16, 2026 —

Louisville Ladder Inc. has announced a recall of over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders sold across the United States. The recall is being issued due to a risk of serious injury or death associated with the product.

The ladders in question were sold between November 2012 and July 2026 through major retailers nationwide. These retailers include well-known companies such as Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Amazon. The affected products were marketed under several brand names, including Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century.

The specific issue prompting the recall involves bolts used in the construction of the attic ladders. According to reports, these bolts can break, potentially causing the ladder to fail unexpectedly. Such a failure could lead to users falling from the ladder, resulting in injury.

As of the announcement, there have been 11 reported incidents where the bolts on these ladders have broken. Of these incidents, one report involved an injury to a user. The company has not provided further details on the severity of the reported injury.

Consumers who have purchased an attic stairway ladder from Louisville Ladder Inc. are advised to check if their product is among those affected by this recall. Further information regarding the specific models included in the recall and instructions on what steps to take can be obtained from Louisville Ladder Inc.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Alvarado on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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