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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · 1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada) units
Recall No. 26-661 Published August 6, 2026

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

The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. sold at The Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com from November 2012 – July 2026 for $170 to $600.

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Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Brand Marking)
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Recalled Attic Stairway Ladder with gas struts (Location of Brand Marking)

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

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

11
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 11 reports of a bolt breaking, including one report of an injury to the neck, head and back.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
01
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.

Product and sales details

Units1,770,000 (In addition, about 13,054 were sold in Canada)
Made inMexico
Sold atThe Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide and on-line at Amazon.com
Sales periodNovember 2012 – July 2026
Price$170 to $600

How to reach the firm

Phone
888-679-5132
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at Atticstairwayrecall

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