A recall has been issued for over 1 million attic stairway ladders due to reports of falls and injuries. The recalled ladders were sold at home improvement stores, including Home Depot and Lowe's. The ladders in question are made by Louisville Ladder Inc.

and are sold under various brand names. They have aluminum or wood frames with gas struts and handrails, and fold into the attic. Further details about the recall, including the specific problem with the ladders, are available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and other sources.