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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)

Safety recall notice for certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century attic stairways

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 NameModel No.UPC Code
LOUISVILLEAA2210728865116260
NoneAA2210F728865122445
NoneAA2210F-500728865141927
LOUISVILLEAA2210I728865142047
LOUISVILLEAA2210R5728865133533
FEATHERLITEAA2210R5FL772751221057
LITEAA2211728865143990
LOUISVILLEAA2510728865116253
LOUISVILLEAA2510I728865142054
LOUISVILLEAA2510WB728865140456
LITEAA2511728865144003
CENTURYAC2240LG-R5728865144584
CENTURYAC2540LG-R5728865144591
CENTURYAC2540MG-R10728865144577
LOUISVILLEAEE2210728865122025
LOUISVILLEAEE2510728865122032
LOUISVILLEAEE3010728865132680
FEATHERLITEAF2240LG-R5728865145161
FEATHERLITEAF2240MG-R5728865144997
FEATHERLITEAF2240MG-R5C728865144553
FEATHERLITEAF2540LG-R5728865145178
CENTURYAL2211R5728865142238
FEATHERLITEAF2540MG-R10728865145154
FEATHERLITEAF2540MG-R5728865145000
FEATHERLITEAF3040MG-R10728865145604
LOUISVILLEAH2240LG-R5728865144621
CENTURYAL2511R5728865142221
LOUISVILLEAH2240MG-R5728865144423
LOUISVILLEAH2540MG-R5728865144430
LOUISVILLEAL2240LG-R5728865144508
LOUISVILLEAL2240LG-R5FT728865145086
CENTURYALE2211728865142580
CENTURYALE2511728865142597
CENTURYALE3010728865144607
CENTURYALE3011728865144614
LITEAP2240MG728865144522
LOUISVILLEAL2240MG728865144461
LOUISVILLEFTAA2210728865121196
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510TSWB728865139474
CENTURYFTAL2211728865142504
LOUISVILLEAL2240MG-C728865144546
LOUISVILLEAL2240MG-FT728865145062
LOUISVILLEAA2210-2728865133038
LOUISVILLEAA2210-2R5728865133052
LOUISVILLEAA2210-500728865141903
LOUISVILLEAA2210-H728865133731
LOUISVILLEAA2510-2728865133021
LOUISVILLEAA2510-2R5728865133045
LOUISVILLEAA2510-500728865141910
LOUISVILLEAA2510-H728865133724
LOUISVILLEAA2510F728865122452
LOUISVILLEAA2510F-500728865141934
LOUISVILLEAA2510R5728865133540
LOUISVILLEAA2510TSWB728865137807
LOUISVILLEAA2510TSWB-500728865141941
LOUISVILLEAA2510WB-500728865141958
LOUISVILLEAA2810728865128102
LOUISVILLEAEE2210-500728865141873
LOUISVILLEAEE2510-500728865141880
LOUISVILLEFTAA2210-500728865141965
LOUISVILLEFTAA2210F728865123961
LOUISVILLEFTAA2210F-500728865141972
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510728865121202
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510-500728865141989
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510F728865123978
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510F-500728865141996
LOUISVILLEFTAA2510TSWB-500728865142009
LOUISVILLEAL2240MG-R5C728865144867
LOUISVILLEAL2240MG-R5FT728865145413
LOUISVILLEAL2540LG-R5728865144515
LOUISVILLEAL2540LG-R5FT728865145093
LOUISVILLEAL2540MG728865144478
LOUISVILLEAL2540MG-FT728865145079
LOUISVILLEAL2540MG-R1072886514485
LOUISVILLEAL2540MG-R10FT728865145109
LOUISVILLEAL2540MG-R5FT728865145420
LOUISVILLEAL3040MG-R10728865144492
LOUISVILLEAL3040MG-R10FT728865145116
LOUISVILLEAL3040MG-R5FT728865145437
LITEAP2540MG728865144539
LOUISVILLEFTAA3010728865138514

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

Request Repair Kit via Email

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.