Attic Stairway Ladders Are Recalled by Louisville Ladder

In August, Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts were recalled. These ladders, which have handrails and fold into attics, are made of aluminum or wood frame. The problem with them is that the bolts on them can break while someone is on the ladder, which can result in serious injuries or deaths. The recall is large; it affects 1,770,000 stairways. If you were injured or a loved one died on the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders, you should consult the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits with which we’ve been involved.

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The Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts were sold in different frame sizes. They fit into a wide range of attic openings in the ceiling. These openings can be 22.5, 25.5 and 30.0 inches wide and 54 and 60 inches long. The stairs go with ceilings that are anywhere from 7 ft. 8 inches to 12 feet. From November 2012-July 2026, they were sold at various retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s Orgill, Amazon, and Do It Best for $170-$600.

There have been 11 reports to the company that a bolt has broken. One person was injured in their back, head, and neck.

For a remedy, customers have been asked to stop using the recalled ladders right away. You can get a free repair kit, including two replacement quarter inch spreader bolts, lock nuts, and instructions, at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com. When you register to get the kit, you will need to identify your ladder’s model number. This is found alongside the brand name inside your attic door.

If you were injured or a loved one died on these attic stairway ladders, you should talk to an experienced attorney about whether you have grounds to bring a product liability lawsuit. These are lawsuits pursued when it’s believed that a product is defective with regard to its design, marketing, or manufacturing. Design defects involve flaws in the specifications for the product. In most cases, it’s necessary to retain an expert to determine whether there was a design defect. Marketing defects most often involve a failure to warn, though they can affect any sort of written materials that come along with the ladders. Manufacturing defects involve flaws in how the ladder was made.

In addition to establishing a defect with expert assistance, our lawyers will need to establish a theory of liability such as strict liability, negligence, statutory violations, breach of warranty, or breach of contract. In order to prove strict liability, we would need to show: (1) a manufacturing, design, or marketing defect in the ladder, (2) that the defect caused your injuries, and (3) you experienced damages.

Consult a Product Liability Attorney About Your Injuries

If you were harmed by an Attic stairway ladder, please call the knowledgeable Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have grounds to sue. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.