Safest ladders & accessories, ranked

7 brands ranked by a transparent safety score: CPSC recall history (weighted by severity and recency) balanced against safety certifications. This ranks brands by safety record, not product quality — and a recall isn't proof a brand is unsafe, nor is its absence proof it's safe.

1. #1
   American Innovations 1 recall(s)
   94

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2. #2
   LB International 1 recall(s)
   94

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3. #3R
   RIDGID 1 recall(s)
   94

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4. #4
   Louisville Ladder 2 recall(s)
   88

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5. #5B
   Builders Square 4 recall(s)
   74

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6. #6
   Ace Hardware 7 recall(s)
   63

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7. #7S
   Sears 26 recall(s)
   0

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Ranking combines public CPSC recall data with curated certification listings. The score is a safety signal, not a guarantee, and reflects brand-level (not model-level) data. Confirm current recall and certification status before buying. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.