Massive Recall: 1.7M Ladders Pose Serious Fall Risk

WHO:

NY Post - Louisville Ladder is the company involved in the recall.

Fox Business - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the recall notice.

WHAT:

NY Post - Over 1.7 million ladders are being recalled due to a potentially deadly fall hazard.

Fox Business - The recall involves approximately 1.77 million attic stairway ladders that may have bolts breaking during use.

Fox Business - The CPSC reported 11 incidents of bolts breaking, with one incident resulting in injuries to a consumer’s neck, head, and back.

WHERE:

Fox Business - The ladders were sold nationwide at retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s, Do It Best, Orgill, and on Amazon.

Fox Business - An additional 13,054 ladders were sold in Canada.

WHEN:

Fox Business - The ladders were sold from November 2012 through July 2026.

WHY:

Fox Business - The recall was issued due to the risk of serious injury or death from fall hazards caused by breaking bolts.

HOW:

Fox Business - Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled ladders immediately and register for a free repair kit.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 19:55 UTC)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for approximately 1.77 million attic stairway ladders manufactured by Louisville Ladder due to a potentially deadly fall hazard. Reports indicate that there have been 11 incidents of bolts breaking during use, leading to injuries including damage to a consumer's neck, head, and back. Consumers are urged to stop using these ladders immediately and to register for a free repair kit, as they were sold nationwide at retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and on Amazon from November 2012 through July 2026.