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CPSC Recalls 1.77 Million Attic Stair Ladders Over Bolt Hazard

8/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered Louisville Ladder to recall 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders.
The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century gas-strut models sold from November 2012 through July 2026.
The CPSC warned that spreader bolts can break in use, creating a risk of serious injury or death.
Consumers must stop using the ladders and register at www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com for a free repair kit.

History

Historical Context

In August 2007 the CPSC ordered Mattel to recall over 18 million Chinese-made toys for lead paint, a crisis that unfolded as China executed regulator Zheng Xiaoyu for export safety failures. The recall spurred tougher testing, and the agency now forced Louisville Ladder to withdraw 1.77 million attic ladders for bolt failures, echoing the 2007 reforms.

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Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ordered Louisville Ladder to recall 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders.
The recall covers Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century gas-strut models sold from November 2012 through July 2026.
The CPSC warned that spreader bolts can break in use, creating a risk of serious injury or death.
Consumers must stop using the ladders and register at www.atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com for a free repair kit.

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