Check Your Attic Ladder After Massive Nationwide Recall

If you have a pull-down attic ladder in your home, you'll want to take a look at it before the next time you climb up.

Louisville Ladder has recalled approximately 1.77 million attic stairway ladders after reports that bolts can break while the ladders are being used, creating a potentially serious fall hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on August 6, 2026, and says consumers with an affected ladder should stop using it immediately.

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Which Attic Ladders Are Being Recalled?

The recall involves certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts.

Both aluminum and wood-frame ladders are included. The ladders have handrails and are designed to fold into the attic when not in use.

They were sold in several sizes designed for attic openings measuring 22.5, 25.5, or 30 inches wide and 54 or 60 inches long. The affected ladders accommodate ceiling heights ranging from 7 feet, 8 inches to 12 feet.

You can find the brand name and model number on the inside of the attic door.

Why Are the Ladders Being Recalled?

According to the recall, bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while someone is using them.

Louisville Ladder has received 11 reports of bolts breaking, including one incident that resulted in injuries to a person's neck, head, and back.

Because a failure could cause someone to fall from an attic ladder, the CPSC warns that the defect poses a risk of serious injury or death.

These Ladders Were Sold for Nearly 14 Years

One reason this recall is worth checking even if you haven't purchased an attic ladder recently is just how long these products were on the market.

The recalled ladders were sold nationwide from November 2012 through July 2026 at retailers including The Home Depot, Lowe's, and Do It Best, as well as other retailers.

They were also sold online through Amazon.

Prices ranged from approximately $170 to $600.

What to Do If You Have One

If you think your attic ladder could be included in the recall, do not use it until you've checked the model number.

Consumers can register through Louisville Ladder's recall website to determine whether their ladder is affected. Have the model number from the inside of the attic door handy when registering.

If your ladder is included, Louisville Ladder will provide a free repair kit containing two replacement 1/4-inch spreader bolts, washers, lock nuts, and installation instructions.

Consumers can also contact Louisville Ladder at 888-679-5132 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

With nearly 1.8 million of these ladders sold in the United States over more than a decade, this is one recall that's worth sharing with anyone who has a pull-down attic stairway in their home.