First Alert EL53W-2 Three Story 24-Foot Escape Ladder

by First Alert

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Be prepared for an emergency with the First Alert EL53W-2 Three-Story Portable Home Fire-Escape Ladder. Exceptionally strong and durable, this ladder can be easily stored near a window or under a bed for immediate access in case of a fire. House fires can be deadly, but the EL53W-2 helps protect you and your family by providing a safe, reliable means of escape.

EL53 Fire Escape Ladder At a Glance: Designed for use in a three-story home Features strong nylon and steel construction Fits windows at least 20 in (51 cm) wide and 32 in (81 cm) high Steel stabilizers on each slip-resistant, epoxy-coated rung Can be easily stored under a bed or near a window

Strong enough to help both children and adults quickly exit to safety. View larger.

Escape from a Dangerous House Fire with This Strong, Durable Ladder
Fire is a serious threat to every household; it can strike anywhere, any time. The frightening truth is that in 2005, there were nearly 381,000 home fires in the U.S., resulting in over 16,000 casualties. Because of the very real threat of fire, it is vital that every household uses tools for fire protection. When used in conjunction with smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, and as part of an overall fire-escape plan, the EL53W-2 is an effective last-resort tool to help you and your family safely exit a dangerous situation.

Tough Nylon/Steel Construction, Anti-Slip Rungs, and Secure Hooks
Exceptionally durable, this ladder is tested to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Featuring strong nylon/steel construction and measuring 24 feet in length, the EL5W-2 provides a dependable means of escape through a third-floor window during a home fire.

This ladder is easy to set up and is strong enough to help both children and adults quickly exit to safety. It arrives fully assembled and ready to use in one minute. Extra-wide hooks secure the ladder to any windowsill measuring at least 20 inches (51 centimeters) wide and 32 inches (81 centimeters) high with a sill width between a minimum of 6 inches (15 centimeters) and a maximum of 13 inches (33 centimeters).

The ladder's slip-resistant, epoxy-coated rungs provide sure footing, and steel stabilizers on each rung help keep your feet steady and balanced, preventing the rungs from swaying as you step on or off of them. For added stability, DuPont Cordura nylon strapping lends extra strength and durability, while steel construction tested to 1,125 pounds means this ladder safely holds up to 375 pounds at a time.

The EL53W-2 comes with a six-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
24-foot fire-escape ladder and manual.

Folds up for compact storage.	Comes completely assembled.

From the Manufacturer

First Alert EL53W-2 three story, 24-foot escape ladder.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000OZ3Y2C
• Item model number: EL53W-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,250 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Fire Safety > Fire Escape Ladders
  • #16 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

276 of 277 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Windowsill Dimensions for 2-story ladder, March 13, 2008

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OH-58 Pilot - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert EL52-2 Two-Story 14-Foot Escape Ladder (Tools & Home Improvement)

Consumers need to purchase the right ladder for their windowsill. I had to return the two-story ladder for a 3-story ladder because my windowsill depth was wider than the 2-story could accommodate. The EL52 First Alert Fire Escape Ladder user's manual says, "The window should be at least 20 inches (51 cm) wide and 32 inches (81 cm) high to give you enough clearance to exit safely. The windowsill width should be between a minimum of 6 inches (15 cm) and a maximum of 10 inches (25 cm). Measure windowsill from outside to inside." Be sure to get the right ladder for your windowsill depth.

229 of 230 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good solid escape ladder, November 16, 2007

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J. S. Hamilton (NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Alert EL52-2 Two-Story 14-Foot Escape Ladder (Tools & Home Improvement)

We tried this ladder and it works well. It is not pleasant crawling out a 2nd story window but this ladder performs well after you do. It's easy to deploy with a strap holding the rungs together until mounted. You open the big velcro strap to let them fall. The rubber feet seem less likely to damage the wall or cut through siding than the sharp metal standoffs on some other ladders. There was no warning about one-time use on this ladder so we practiced. This is critical to both test the function and become familiar with it before any emergency use. With some strap refolding I got it back into the strap and original box cleanly.

Very cheap protection against being trapped by a fire.

281 of 291 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Consider your window placement on the lower level 1st, August 15, 2007

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CMGarber (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Alert EL52-2 Two-Story 14-Foot Escape Ladder (Tools & Home Improvement)

Once the owners manual was read it became clear this would not work on our colonial style home. The manual indicates the need for a flat surface with no windows or other obstructions under the window in which you would place the ladder. In our case, the 2nd story overhangs a foot or two from the 1st story, problem #1. There are also windows directly below the windows on the 2nd story, problem #2, which are an issue even if the house was flush/flat all the way down. The idea is the ladder needs a flat surface to rest against when climbing down. If it hits a window, it could break the glass and cause injuries. In a fire, I'd risk that, but with our overhang, we have the added issue of no flat surface to rest against meaning the ladder would dangle once you get out of the 2nd story window. The only other possible windows each have a "bay" window below which again won't allow a flush/flat surface to have the ladder rest upon. As far as the quality, it appears great. In my opinion, better than the other leading brand.