Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot Review. Available in 13-foot and 25-foot models, Kidde Escape Ladders offer a quick and easy escape from two- or three-story homes. These life-saving ladders store compactly, deploy quickly, and keep you prepared for the possibility of fire and other emergencies. Kidde Escape Ladders attach quickly to most windows, and they are tangle free, stretching out to form a flame resistant, durable, and sturdy ladder that can support up to 1,000 pounds.Kidde Escape LaddersAt a GlanceAvailable in 13-foot (second-story) and 25-foot (third-story) modelsStores compactly and deploys easily Supports up to 1,000 pounds Anti-slip rungs provide a safe descent Backed by a five-year limited warrantyWith a Kidde Escape ladder, you can keep your family and children safe in the event of a fire or other emergency. View larger.The Anti-slip, zinc-plated steel rungs prevent slipping and ensure a safe descent.Fire Safety for Your HomeThe National Fire Protection Association recommends storing one ladder in every o...
"Life Safety" 2006-02-20
By D. Nelson (USA, Earth)
As a firefighter, I strongly reccomend escape ladders to people who live on or above the second floor. If a fire starts at night on the first floor smoke detectors on the second or third floors may or may not activate and wake up building occupants before superheated gasses and fire make escape through the first floor an impossability. Buy whatever brand you want but make sure it's appropriate for your specific needs. Ensure if you live on the third or fourth floor you buy a ladder that long or longer. Take into consideration overhangs under windows that will effect the length of the ladder. Make sure escape ladder fits the window. Use only if all other exits are blocked. Practice opening the ladder and dropping it out the window, but not using it.
"A Proven Safety Tool" 2008-11-16
By J.D.P.
As a former firefighter, I can attest that there is no such thing as too much protection. The Kidde KL-2S 13 foot escape ladder or a good quality counterpart is a must have safety tool for any two story home. This product and others like it save lives.
Unlike previous heavy chain constructed models, this system is light, tangle free and easy to store. Weighing in at almost 17lbs this unit will hold up to 1000lbs. I highly recommend storing this ONE TIME USE LADDER in the vicinity of the designated escape window. As a ONE TIME USE LADDER do not pull the release strap unless it is an emergency. In the event of an emergency these simple steps will save lives.
1. Close the doors to the room before opening the escape
window to avoid intensifying a fire.
2. Open attachment hooks and extend center support.
3. Place hooks over window sill with ladder hanging on the
outside of the structure. Attach the white end of the hooks to
the inside wall. The red side of the hooks must be outside
the window.
4. Pull release strap to deploy ladder.(To be done only in
an actual emergency).
5. Carefully exit window onto ladder, holding attachment hooks
to provide stability.
6. When descending the ladder, keep your body close to the
ladder to maximize stability.
7. Carry children on the ladder only when it is absolutely necessary.
8. Avoid carrying pets or other objects on the ladder.
9. In family escape, the parent should exit first to stabilize the
ladder during the descent of children or elderly adults.
"life saver" 2002-04-01
By kimberly blakely (winston salem, nc)
This is wonderful, we have one in each kids room we have practice drills and this is great we live in an apartment that has no back door so this is essential since all the bedrooms are in the back and we live on the 2nd floor.
"Finally a ladder that will help us escape" 2007-01-16
By A. Nicklas (DC)
Though we have not tested the ladder, as it has only one time use. It has been designed well with solid metal steps and a very small pakcing and storage size. Overall recommended to any that need an alternate escape route out of a house or townhome.
"Seems well made" 2010-07-28
By Sarah Davis
I certainly hope that I never need to use this, but if I do, I feel confident climbing down on it. I believe some of the previous reviews complain that this ladder is for "one use only." I think there are two easy explanations for this:
1. If you do use it to escape a fire, its probably best not to use it again. You hopefully escaped early in the fire and the ladder took more heat, etc as the fire progressed. Its just safer to buy a new one.
2. Kiddie is protecting itself legally by instructing you not to open the ladder until you need it. Its pretty compactly packed and has been done that way to keep the ladder from tangling. If you do practice with it, it doesn't look that hard to pack back up. Just plan on it taking more than 5 minutes (a second person wouldn't hurt either).
I checked to make sure that the ladder was long enough (yes), but am against climbing down it until I need to. I'm 3 floors up and would rather not risk falling off the ladder until necessary. I can't see risking that with children either. Practice the escape plan, but skip the actual descent.
By D. Nelson (USA, Earth)
As a firefighter, I strongly reccomend escape ladders to people who live on or above the second floor. If a fire starts at night on the first floor smoke detectors on the second or third floors may or may not activate and wake up building occupants before superheated gasses and fire make escape through the first floor an impossability. Buy whatever brand you want but make sure it's appropriate for your specific needs. Ensure if you live on the third or fourth floor you buy a ladder that long or longer. Take into consideration overhangs under windows that will effect the length of the ladder. Make sure escape ladder fits the window. Use only if all other exits are blocked. Practice opening the ladder and dropping it out the window, but not using it.
By J.D.P.
As a former firefighter, I can attest that there is no such thing as too much protection. The Kidde KL-2S 13 foot escape ladder or a good quality counterpart is a must have safety tool for any two story home. This product and others like it save lives.
Unlike previous heavy chain constructed models, this system is light, tangle free and easy to store. Weighing in at almost 17lbs this unit will hold up to 1000lbs. I highly recommend storing this ONE TIME USE LADDER in the vicinity of the designated escape window. As a ONE TIME USE LADDER do not pull the release strap unless it is an emergency. In the event of an emergency these simple steps will save lives.
1. Close the doors to the room before opening the escape
window to avoid intensifying a fire.
2. Open attachment hooks and extend center support.
3. Place hooks over window sill with ladder hanging on the
outside of the structure. Attach the white end of the hooks to
the inside wall. The red side of the hooks must be outside
the window.
4. Pull release strap to deploy ladder.(To be done only in
an actual emergency).
5. Carefully exit window onto ladder, holding attachment hooks
to provide stability.
6. When descending the ladder, keep your body close to the
ladder to maximize stability.
7. Carry children on the ladder only when it is absolutely necessary.
8. Avoid carrying pets or other objects on the ladder.
9. In family escape, the parent should exit first to stabilize the
ladder during the descent of children or elderly adults.
By kimberly blakely (winston salem, nc)
This is wonderful, we have one in each kids room we have practice drills and this is great we live in an apartment that has no back door so this is essential since all the bedrooms are in the back and we live on the 2nd floor.
By A. Nicklas (DC)
Though we have not tested the ladder, as it has only one time use. It has been designed well with solid metal steps and a very small pakcing and storage size. Overall recommended to any that need an alternate escape route out of a house or townhome.
By Sarah Davis
I certainly hope that I never need to use this, but if I do, I feel confident climbing down on it. I believe some of the previous reviews complain that this ladder is for "one use only." I think there are two easy explanations for this:
1. If you do use it to escape a fire, its probably best not to use it again. You hopefully escaped early in the fire and the ladder took more heat, etc as the fire progressed. Its just safer to buy a new one.
2. Kiddie is protecting itself legally by instructing you not to open the ladder until you need it. Its pretty compactly packed and has been done that way to keep the ladder from tangling. If you do practice with it, it doesn't look that hard to pack back up. Just plan on it taking more than 5 minutes (a second person wouldn't hurt either).
I checked to make sure that the ladder was long enough (yes), but am against climbing down it until I need to. I'm 3 floors up and would rather not risk falling off the ladder until necessary. I can't see risking that with children either. Practice the escape plan, but skip the actual descent.
