Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…
Recalled by Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky
Consumer product recall
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky has recalled Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on August 6, 2026. It involves a fall or tip-over hazard.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…, with approximately 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada) affected. The company behind the recall is Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky.
From the official recall notice: “This recall involves Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts only. The aluminum or wood frame ladders come with handrails and fold into the attic. The ladders were sold in various frame sizes to accommodate different size attic openings in the ceiling, including 22.5, 25.5 and 30.0 inches wide and 54 and 60 inches long and ceiling heights ranging from 7 feet 8 inches up to 12 f…”
Why was Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with… recalled?
According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.” In plain terms, this recall relates to a fall or tip-over hazard.
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.
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 nu…”
About this recall
This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Who this recall affects
This recall matters to anyone who bought Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…. Even if you feel fine, it's worth checking what you have on hand rather than assuming you were missed.
What fall or tip-over hazard actually means
A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
In this case, the concern applies specifically to Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with… from Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky — not to the wider category of products. Similar items from other brands aren't part of this recall.
How to check whether you have it
On most consumer products, the model and serial number appear on a rating label — usually on the underside, the back panel, inside a battery compartment, or on a sewn-in tag for textiles and children's products. Check the original box if you still have it.
Compare what you find against the product details listed above. If the codes don't match, your item isn't part of this recall.
What to do if you already bought it
Stop using the product now and keep it away from children and pets until it's dealt with.
Follow the remedy in the official notice — typically a free repair kit, replacement, or refund from Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky. You usually do not need a receipt.
Don't resell or donate a recalled product, and don't assume a second-hand version is safe — recalled items circulate for years on resale sites.
Full recall details
- Date reported
- August 6, 2026
- Recall started
- August 6, 2026
What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with… recalled?+
According to the CPSC: The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury o…
How serious is this recall?+
Consumer product recall. A fall or tip-over hazard means the product can become unstable and tip, drop, or collapse, which can injure the user or nearby children. These recalls are common for furniture, seating, and baby products. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow the provided remedy.
What should I do if I have Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data for this recall.
Recall number: CPSC-10897. Information last synced from the FDA on August 19, 2026.