Kentucky-based Louisville Ladder has initiated a nationwide recall of approximately 1.77 million attic stairway ladders following reports that bolts can break during use, creating a potentially deadly fall hazard.

The recall covers certain Louisville, Featherlite, Lite, and Century brand attic stairway ladders equipped with gas struts, according to a notice issued Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

"The bolts on the attic stairway ladders can break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard," the CPSC stated.

Louisville Ladder has received 11 reports of bolts breaking to date. One of those incidents resulted in injuries to a consumer's neck, head, and back, according to the agency.

The affected products are aluminum- and wood-frame ladders that include handrails and fold into attic openings. They were sold in multiple frame sizes, including widths of 22.5, 25.5, and 30 inches, with lengths of 54 and 60 inches. The ladders were designed for ceiling heights ranging from 7 feet 8 inches to 12 feet, the CPSC noted.

Consumers can identify affected products by checking the brand name and model number located on the inside of the attic door.

The ladders were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, Do It Best, Orgill, and other retailers nationwide, as well as on Amazon. They were available from November 2012 through July 2026 at prices ranging from approximately $170 to $600. An additional 13,054 units were sold in Canada. The multi-year sales window means many of the ladders have likely been installed in homes for years, underscoring the importance of the CPSC's guidance that consumers check their attic doors even if the product was purchased long ago.

Falls are among the leading causes of unintentional home injuries in the United States, according to CPSC and other federal safety data, a context that highlights the significance of addressing a bolt-failure defect in a product designed to support users climbing between floors.

The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the recalled ladders immediately and to register for a free repair kit. The remedy program follows the agency's standard recall process, in which manufacturers coordinate with CPSC to provide affected consumers with a no-cost fix, typically replacement hardware or installation guidance. Further details are available on the CPSC website.

Louisville Ladder could not immediately be reached by FOX Business for comment.