More than 1.7M ladders recalled nationwide over potentially deadly fall hazard
A major ladder recall is underway, affecting over 1.7 million units sold nationwide.
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The story so far
Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders due to a fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death. The recall affects ladders sold on Amazon and Home Depot, with reports of consumers sustaining head, neck, and back injuries. The recall was initiated by Louisville Ladder.
The CPSC's announcement was picked up by WSB-TV, MassLive.com, USA Today and Fox Business. The CPSC and Fox Business both stated that the recall affects over 1.7 million units. However, WSB-TV, MassLive.com and USA Today all stated that 1.7 million units were recalled.
The CPSC and Fox Business did not specify the retailer. The CPSC and WSB-TV did not specify the injuries. The CPSC and MassLive.com did not specify the number of units recalled.
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- 1.7 million attic stairway ladders recalled as bolts may break while in use WFAA · 1d ago
- An attic stairway ladder made with gas struts and sold under the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century brands. In August 2026, the ladders were recalled due to reports of at least one injury and potential falls. The Lufkin Daily News · 1d ago
- Recall alert: 1.77M attic ladders recalled WSB-TV · 1d ago
- 1.7M ladders sold on Amazon, Home Depot recalled after consumer injures head, neck and back MassLive.com · 1d ago
- Over 1 million ladders have been recalled. See affected products USA Today · 1d ago
- Louisville Ladder Recalls Over One Million Attic Stairway Ladders Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov) · 1d ago
- More than 1.7M ladders recalled nationwide over potentially deadly fall hazard Fox Business · 1d ago
The obvious questions
Which ladders are affected by the recall?
The recall affects over 1.7 million attic stairway ladders.
Where were the recalled ladders sold?
The recalled ladders were sold on Amazon and Home Depot.
What injuries have been reported?
Injuries reported include head, neck, and back injuries.
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