Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladder Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Lite & Century attic stairway ladders with gas struts were recalled in August 2026 because the spreader bolts can break in use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns of a risk of serious injury or death from a fall. Leon Pedigo sued Louisville Ladder, Inc. in federal court in New York on September 22, 2026, in a proposed class action. The complaint contains allegations only, and no court has ruled. No MDL has been formed for these ladders. Owners of a recalled ladder should stop using it and ask for the free repair kit.

Latest Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladder Lawsuit Updates

September 22, 2026: Leon Pedigo Files Proposed Class Action

Leon Pedigo filed Pedigo v. Louisville Ladder, Inc., a proposed class action, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on September 22, 2026 [1]. The complaint alleges the company did not disclose a defect in the 1/4-inch spreader bolts that can cause them to break in ordinary use. It contains allegations, not rulings, and no judge has decided any claim.

August 6, 2026: CPSC Announces Recall 26-661

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 26-661 of about 1,770,000 attic stairway ladders with gas struts [2]. The importer is Louisville Ladder, Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. The remedy is a free repair kit.

August 6, 2026: Health Canada Posts Joint Recall Notice

Health Canada posted joint recall notice RA-82445 for about 13,054 Louisville and Featherlite brand attic stairways sold in Canada [3]. As of July 24, 2026, the notice reports 1 incident and no injuries in Canada. It lists the affected models and their UPC codes.

Who May Be Affected?

The recall covers the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite and Century brands of gas-strut attic stairways. They are aluminum or wood frame ladders with handrails that fold into the attic. The ladders come in widths of 22.5, 25.5 and 30.0 inches and lengths of 54 and 60 inches. They fit ceiling heights of 7 feet 8 inches to 12 feet. The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Do It Best, Orgill and other retailers sold them, and so did Amazon.com. Sales ran from November 2012 through July 2026 for between $170 and $600. The brand name and model number are on the inside of the attic door. Canada’s notice lists models such as AA2210, AA2510, AEE3010 and AL3040MG-R10. Whether you have a legal claim depends on your own facts about the ladder, the fall and any loss. Only an individual legal review can say.

Reported Injuries or Damages

The CPSC recall notice says the firm received 11 reports of a bolt breaking. It lists one report of an injury to the neck, head and back. These are reports, not findings about what caused each break. The Pedigo complaint describes economic loss, the price paid for allegedly defective ladders. The plaintiff states he has not suffered a physical injury to date. The complaint alleges Pedigo bought a Louisville Ladder attic ladder with gas struts, Model AH2540MG-R5. He says he paid approximately $400 at a Home Depot in Commack, New York, in or around February or March 2026.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Recall 26-661 is a safety action, and a recall does not by itself show that anyone is liable. Owners register at Atticstairwayrecall.expertinquiry.com for the free repair kit. They can also call Louisville Ladder, Inc. at 888-679-5132, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep these items if a fall or a bolt failure happened:

• The ladder and its model label.
• The broken or removed bolts and other hardware, kept safe and untouched before any repair is made.
• Photographs of the ladder, how it was installed and any damage to the ladder or the home.
• The receipt, order confirmation or other retailer record that shows where and when you bought it.
• The recall registration and any messages or calls with the company about the repair kit.
• Medical records and bills for any treatment after a fall from the ladder.
• The names and contact details of anyone who saw the fall or the bolt break.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a legal claim exist, and they come from state law. The dates depend on where you live and when the fall, injury or purchase happened. For a fall from an attic ladder, a late claim can end even with strong facts. Talk to a lawyer promptly about the dates that apply to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladder Lawsuit?

Yes, there is a Lite & Century attic stairway ladder lawsuit. Leon Pedigo’s proposed class action alleges violations of New York General Business Law sections 349 and 350, negligence, unjust enrichment and breach of warranty.

How Do I Know If My Attic Ladder Is Recalled?

You know your attic ladder is recalled if it has gas struts and carries a Louisville, Featherlite, Lite or Century brand name. These ladders were made in Mexico. Canada’s notice says they were sold there from June 2015 to July 2026.

What Does the Pedigo Complaint Ask For?

The Pedigo complaint asks for class certification, damages, restitution, an injunction and attorneys’ fees. It seeks statutory, compensatory and punitive damages to the extent the law permits. It also alleges the recall fails to offer a refund.

What Does the Free Repair Kit Include?

The free repair kit includes two replacement 1/4-inch spreader bolts, washers and lock nuts, according to CPSC. It also comes with installation instructions, and owners pay nothing for it.

What Does the Research Say About the Bolt Failures?

The research on the bolt failures includes Health Canada’s notice, which says bolts manufactured on or before June 22, 2026 may not meet Louisville Ladder Corp.’s design specifications, posing a potential injury hazard. It reports 11 reports of incidents and 1 report of an injury in the United States.

What Does the Pedigo Complaint Say About the Weight Rating?

The Pedigo complaint says the ladders were advertised with an ANSI Type IAA rating for a 375-pound load. The complaint raises this as part of its claims over how the ladders were marketed.

References

1. https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/74833350/pedigo-v-louisville-ladder-inc/
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Louisville-Ladder-Recalls-Over-One-Million-Attic-Stairway-Ladders-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard
3. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/louisville-and-featherlite-brand-attic-stairways-recalled-due-injury-hazard