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Safety Recall Notice
Urgent safety recall: certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairways with gas struts and chrome-colored spreader bolts. Stop using them and request your free repair kit.
SUBJECT: Certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century brand Attic Stairways with Gas Struts and ¼” chrome-colored spreader bolts (see below)

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Health Canada Louisville Ladder, Inc. (Louisville Ladder) is conducting a voluntary recall of certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century brand Attic Stairways. Only units with Gas Struts, ¼” chrome-colored spreader bolts, and the below model numbers are included. There have been limited reports of a spreader bolt breaking, posing a potential fall hazard.
You should STOP USING THE RECALLED ATTIC STAIRWAYS IMMEDIATELY and contact Louisville Ladder through one of the methods below to obtain a free repair kit consisting of replacement ¼” spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts, with installation instructions. The replacement bolts have been tested to meet Louisville Ladder’s design specifications for Grade 5.
The recall only includes the below Model Number Attic Stairways and UPCs, which were manufactured on or before June 22, 2026, have gas struts and ¼” chrome-colored bolts used in the spreader assembly. If your Attic Stairway has yellow-colored spreader bolts, it has already been corrected.
The brand and model number appear on label plates on the inside of the door.
| Brand Name | Model No. | UPC Code |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210 | 728865116260 |
| None | AA2210F | 728865122445 |
| None | AA2210F-500 | 728865141927 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210I | 728865142047 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210R5 | 728865133533 |
| FEATHERLITE | AA2210R5FL | 772751221057 |
| LITE | AA2211 | 728865143990 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510 | 728865116253 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510I | 728865142054 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510WB | 728865140456 |
| LITE | AA2511 | 728865144003 |
| CENTURY | AC2240LG-R5 | 728865144584 |
| CENTURY | AC2540LG-R5 | 728865144591 |
| CENTURY | AC2540MG-R10 | 728865144577 |
| LOUISVILLE | AEE2210 | 728865122025 |
| LOUISVILLE | AEE2510 | 728865122032 |
| LOUISVILLE | AEE3010 | 728865132680 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2240LG-R5 | 728865145161 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2240MG-R5 | 728865144997 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2240MG-R5C | 728865144553 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2540LG-R5 | 728865145178 |
| CENTURY | AL2211R5 | 728865142238 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2540MG-R10 | 728865145154 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF2540MG-R5 | 728865145000 |
| FEATHERLITE | AF3040MG-R10 | 728865145604 |
| LOUISVILLE | AH2240LG-R5 | 728865144621 |
| CENTURY | AL2511R5 | 728865142221 |
| LOUISVILLE | AH2240MG-R5 | 728865144423 |
| LOUISVILLE | AH2540MG-R5 | 728865144430 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240LG-R5 | 728865144508 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240LG-R5FT | 728865145086 |
| CENTURY | ALE2211 | 728865142580 |
| CENTURY | ALE2511 | 728865142597 |
| CENTURY | ALE3010 | 728865144607 |
| CENTURY | ALE3011 | 728865144614 |
| LITE | AP2240MG | 728865144522 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240MG | 728865144461 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2210 | 728865121196 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510TSWB | 728865139474 |
| CENTURY | FTAL2211 | 728865142504 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240MG-C | 728865144546 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240MG-FT | 728865145062 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210-2 | 728865133038 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210-2R5 | 728865133052 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210-500 | 728865141903 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2210-H | 728865133731 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510-2 | 728865133021 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510-2R5 | 728865133045 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510-500 | 728865141910 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510-H | 728865133724 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510F | 728865122452 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510F-500 | 728865141934 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510R5 | 728865133540 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510TSWB | 728865137807 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510TSWB-500 | 728865141941 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2510WB-500 | 728865141958 |
| LOUISVILLE | AA2810 | 728865128102 |
| LOUISVILLE | AEE2210-500 | 728865141873 |
| LOUISVILLE | AEE2510-500 | 728865141880 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2210-500 | 728865141965 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2210F | 728865123961 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2210F-500 | 728865141972 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510 | 728865121202 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510-500 | 728865141989 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510F | 728865123978 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510F-500 | 728865141996 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA2510TSWB-500 | 728865142009 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240MG-R5C | 728865144867 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2240MG-R5FT | 728865145413 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540LG-R5 | 728865144515 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540LG-R5FT | 728865145093 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540MG | 728865144478 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540MG-FT | 728865145079 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540MG-R10 | 72886514485 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540MG-R10FT | 728865145109 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL2540MG-R5FT | 728865145420 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL3040MG-R10 | 728865144492 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL3040MG-R10FT | 728865145116 |
| LOUISVILLE | AL3040MG-R5FT | 728865145437 |
| LITE | AP2540MG | 728865144539 |
| LOUISVILLE | FTAA3010 | 728865138514 |
SAFETY RECALL NOTICE: ATTIC STAIRWAY REPAIR KIT
If you own an affected Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, or Century Attic Stairway with gas struts and ¼” chrome-colored spreader bolts, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY to prevent potential fall hazards.
Claim your free repair kit (includes replacement bolts, washers, lock nuts, and instructions) using either method below:
Call Toll-Free: 1.800.666.2811
FAQs
Is my Attic Stairway part of the recall?
This recall involves certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century brand Attic Stairways. Only units with Gas Struts and ¼” chrome-colored spreader bolts are included. These stairways were sold from November 2012 through July 2, 2026. If your model has yellow-colored spreader bolts , it has already been corrected. Provide your model number to confirm if your unit is affected.
Are other Louisville Ladder products being recalled?
No. Only the Attic Stairways listed above are part of this recall.
Why are the Attic Stairways being recalled?
The ¼” chrome-colored spreader bolts may not meet Grade 5 design specifications, which could allow them to break and create a potential fall hazard.
What is the remedy?
You will receive a free repair kit with replacement ¼” spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts, plus installation instructions. The replacement bolts meet Louisville Ladder’s Grade 5 specifications.
Do I need a receipt to register?
No. You can register for the recall even without proof of purchase.
How do I get the repair kit?
Please share with us by email the information requested on this landing page, or call us at 1.800.666.2811 so we can assist you with the registration
What if I need help with the repair instructions?
The steps are straightforward, but if you need assistance, call us and we’ll walk you through the process.
My Attic Stairway looks fine. Can I keep using it?
No. Even if it appears okay, the bolts could break during use, creating a fall hazard. Please participate in the recall and replace the bolts.
Can I return my Attic Stairway to the store for a refund?
No. Retail partners cannot provide refunds. The agreed remedy is the free repair kit.
I registered but haven’t received anything yet. What’s the status?
We are processing many requests. You will receive an email confirmation once your remedy has been processed. Please be patient while we fulfill your order.