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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 26661

Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts

Published August 6, 2026

Summary

CPSC records recall 26661, published August 6, 2026. Reported units: 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada).

What's the hazard

The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.

What to do

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 nuts with installation instructions.

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Recall details

Brand
Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky
Distributor
The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 26661 on August 6, 2026. Reported hazard: The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 nuts with installation instructions.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Louisville Ladder, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky.

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)