Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot

by Kidde

Product Description

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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 Ladders At a Glance Available in 13-foot (second-story) and 25-foot (third-story) models Stores compactly and deploys easily Supports up to 1,000 pounds Anti-slip rungs provide a safe descent Backed by a five-year limited warranty

With 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 Home
The National Fire Protection Association recommends storing one ladder in every occupied room of your home that is above the main level. With a Kidde Escape ladder, you can keep your family and children safe in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Ideal for Second- or Third-Story Escapes
The Kidde Escape Ladder is available in two models. Each model features a strong and lightweight design, compact storability, and one-foot wide rungs.

The Kidde KL-2S extends to 13 feet for use in second-story rooms, and the Kidde KL-3S extends to 25 feet for an escape route from third-story rooms.

Quick and Easy to Use
Kidde Escape Ladders store compactly and don't deploy until you need them. Each ladder fits easily under a bed or in a closet near the window. If a fire necessitates an escape from the second or third story of your home, it's easy to move a Kidde Escape Ladder to the window, open and place the attachment hooks over the windowsill, and pull the release strap to unfurl the ladder.

Warning: Kidde Escape Ladders are designed for one-time use only. Discard after single use. Repeat use may result in injury or death.

Strong and Durable
With metal rungs and red nylon strap rails, Kidde Escape Ladders can support up to 750 pounds on one rung or 1,000 pounds when the load is distributed on more than one rung.

Anti-slip, zinc-plated steel rungs prevent slipping and ensure a safe descent, and the ladders are flame resistant for increased protection.

Kidde Escape Ladders are backed by a five-year manufacturer's limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Kidde Escape Ladder.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 16.4 x 8.2 inches ; 7.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9.7 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.
• ASIN: B00005OU7B
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 468093
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (116 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #151 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Building Supplies > Ladders
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Fire Safety > Fire Escape Ladders
  • #30 in Home Improvement > Contractor Supply

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

189 of 190 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Proven Safety Tool, November 16, 2008

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JDP - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

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. The bottom line is that 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 opening the box, removing the excess packaging and inspecting the ladder without deploying it. Its essential to store 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.

315 of 323 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Be sure to open the box before an emergency!, March 18, 2008

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Sherry (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

We already own one of these Kidde ladders, and I just bought a second one for another bedroom. I almost put the whole box in the closet without opening it, since I know how the other ladder works. But luckily I opened the box anyway, just to check it out. The interior packaging has changed - there is so much plastic wrapping and cardboard packaging taped around the ladder that there's no way you could deploy it in an emergency. So be sure to open the box and remove all the packaging before putting the ladder away.

230 of 247 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Safety, February 20, 2006

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D. Nelson (USA, Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kidde KL-2S Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder with Anti-Slip Rungs, 13-Foot (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.