Canada
Louisville and Featherlite brand Attic Stairways with gas struts that use 1/4‑inch chrome‑colored spreader bolts (identify by model number on the inside of the attic door, e.g., AA2210, AA2510 and others) are affected. The 1/4‑inch spreader bolts may not meet Louisville Ladder Corp.'s design specifications, posing a potential injury hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using affected units and contact Louisville Ladder Corp. to obtain a free repair kit.
What's being recalled
This recall involves Louisville and Featherlite brand Attic Stairways with Gas Struts and ¼ inch chrome-colored spreader bolts. Consumers should have the model number, which can be found on the inside of the attic door, available when they register.
Number sold: The company reported that 13,054 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 1,770,000 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from June 2015 to July 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Mexico
Companies: Distributor: Louisville Ladder Corp., Aurora, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer: Escaleras S. de R.L. de C.V., San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico.
How to identify it
Model: AA2210; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865116260
Model: AA2210F; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865122445
Model: AA2210R5FL; Brand: Featherlite; UPC: 772751221057
Model: AA2510; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865116253
Model: AA2510F; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865122452
Model: AEE2210; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865122025
Model: AEE2510; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865122032
Model: AEE3010; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865132680
Model: AF2240MG-R5C; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144553
Model: AL2240LG-R5; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144508
Model: AL2240MG-C; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144546
Model: AL2240MG-R5C; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144867
Model: AL2540LG-R5; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144515
Model: AL2540MG-R10; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144485
Model: AL3040MG-R10; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865144492
Model: AL3040MG-R10FT; Brand: Louisville; UPC: 728865145116
The hazard
The 1/4-inch chrome-colored bolts used in the spreader assembly on Louisville and Featherlite attic stairways manufactured on or before June 22, 2026, may not meet Louisville Ladder Corp.'s design specifications, posing a potential injury hazard.
As of July 24, 2026, the company has received 1 report of an incident and no reports of injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 11 reports of incidents and 1 report of an injury.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Louisville Ladder Corp. to obtain a free repair kit. Consumers with the affected units will receive a free repair kit containing two replacement ¼ inch spreader bolts, washers, and lock nuts with installation instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Louisville Ladder Corp. by telephone at 1-888-679-5132, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. ET Monday through Friday, by email at LouisvilleLadders8144@sedgwick.com or at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.louisvilleladder.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Louisville Ladder Corp.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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