Dial Safety Ladder Corp Product Reviews and Ratings - Household Childproofers - 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder from One Step Ahead

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Brand: Dial Safety Ladder Corp

Located in: Household Childproofers

No multi-level home should be without a fire ladder. So simple even a child can use it. This panic-proof Fire Escape was developed and patented by a firefighter, and is a must for all 2 story homes. Unlike other emergency ladders, our fire escape ladder is guaranteed not to tangle, becomes rigid when stepped on, and will not sway. Stores easily under a bed or in a closet. Just hook it onto the window sill and pull the tear-away Velcro® strap for a quick, non-slip path to safety. Aluminum and plastic design is so lightweight even a child can lift it. Holds up to 600 lbs.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 19 reviews)

94% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Easy use(8), Strong construction(12), Useful application(12)

Cons:

Bulky(5)

Best Uses:

Accident prevention(9), Bedroom(8)

Describe Yourself:

First time parent(10), Parent of two or more children(8)

Not like the fire escapes I grew up with

By Portland Mom

from Portland, OR on 3/4/2009

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Pros:

Strong Construction, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention, Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

I remember the fire escape ladder we used to have growing up... I swear it was 50 lbs. Who knew there was a fire escape ladder out there that I actually could lift with my pinky (not comfortably, but I can). Luckily we haven't had to use it yet, but it's nice to know it is upstairs and ready to go.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

the rungs are too far apart for a 3 yo

By Sarah

from Seaford, NY on 2/10/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Useful Application

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Medical Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

My son was so excited we hooked it up to our inside railing. My very active son wasn't able to climb the ladder without help because the rungs were too far apart.

Peace of Mind

By Stephanie

from NH on 1/19/2009

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Pros:

Easy Use, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

So glad that this ladder is available. It seems easy to use--it's sent ready to go. It fit easily under our daughter's crib (along with the fire proof blanket).

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Large, Sturdy, Good Quality

By Heart of Dixie Mom

from Birmingham, AL on 1/9/2009

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Pros:

Strong Construction, Useful Application

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

Fortunately, we have not had to use this ladder. I feel confident it would hold my 100 lb child. It is rather bulky, and finding the right place to store it in his room has been a challenge. It does not fit under a standard bed and my son's closet is small. It comes nicely contained with a velcro strap, but getting the strap back around it once you undo it is a chore. Bottom line: rated 4/5 stars because it is bulky and difficult to store. Still a great product, sturdy and seemingly good quality. A must have for a child with a bedroom on an upper level. Make sure you try it out and teach your child to use it as they don't really understand how it works unless you show them.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Seems like a great product.

By Burt77

from Oxford, MS on 11/25/2008

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Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention, Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

Great construction. I had to modify our window as it is a bit too deep for the 9" clearance, but it was no problem. By modify, I mean I had to use a 1" hole bit to notch out the inner window sill. It's ready to go in case of fire or other emergency. I hope we NEVER have to use it. Thanks, Onestepahead.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great for elementary age child

By Kimberly

from North Carolina on 11/11/2008

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Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction, Useful Application

Cons:

Lean out far to release

Best Uses:

School age children or up

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Preschool teacher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

The design is great. It's lightweight and simple to install. My almost 5 year old can open the window, push out the screen, and install the ladder. When she reaches to release the red band, she has to lean far out the window. Only concern I had with the design. Otherwise, easy to use. However, children under 5 may not be able to do it themselves.

Peace of mind

By mom of twins

from las vegas on 9/29/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction

Cons:

Bulky, Hard to fold back up

Best Uses:

In case of fire

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

Love having it, but hopefully we will never have to use it. Anyone with a two story home should have one.

Good product

By Danes mommy

from Ky on 8/27/2008

Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

This is one item I hope I never need to use but I'm glad I have it just in case. All our bedrooms are on the second floor so I feel a little better knowing I have this ladder. It seems to be built very well and easy to use. It stores easily in my closet.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Not for every windowsill

By Respect your children

from Bartlett, IL on 8/20/2008

Pros:

Peace of mind, Strong Construction, Useful Application

Cons:

Bulky, Doesn't fit every sill

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention, Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

We live in a brick 2-story home. This product has aluminum handles designed to drape over the outside and inside sill. Ours must be modified to fit our sill due to the brick thickness. Bottom line- great product, but check the fit before the fire.

Exactly what we need!!!

By Michael's Mommy

from New York on 7/30/2008

Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

My husband and I were looking for an easy to store fire escape ladder that is quickly set-up/used for our family in case of any emergency. This is the perfect ladder! It is put together well and I can store it right under our bed. We feel much better knowing that we now have this ladder in our home.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

WELL MADE

By kat

from bend, or on 7/28/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Bedrooms, Crawlers, Infants, Toddlers

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Grandparent, Parent of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

This ladder appears a little cheap at first glance but upon inspection and use it is very sturdy and very well made. I tried it and it really doesn't swing when you put your weight on it. It was also the perfect length for our two story bedroom windows.

Safety is easy...

By Beth

from Madison, WI on 7/23/2008

Pros:

Easy Use, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention, Living Room

Describe Yourself:

Apartment dweller, Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

We recently moved to an apartment when myhusband was transferred and though we should have had this in our house we didn't get it til just now and we are very pleased with the ease in which it is supposed to be used. Since this product is one that we hope we don't have to write a review on based on actual use, it does seem that it will be easy to use in the event of a fire. (of course maybe we should have a full-on practice with it) Either way we are happy we have it and our 3 yr old knows where it is and what it is for! Thanks

Piece of Mind

By MamainNJ

from NJ on 7/11/2008

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

I have never used it yet thank goodness but I like having the piece of mind that it is in my house...

Looks sturdy, but hope I never need it

By Groovy Chick

from Santa Fe, NM on 6/17/2008

Pros:

Strong Construction, Useful Application

Cons:

Bulky

Best Uses:

Accident Prevention

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

The handles make this ladder much larger than I expected. It looks sturdy though, and that is comforting.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Hope I never need it

By Bug's Mommy

from Eugene, OR on 5/25/2008

Pros:

Useful Application

Best Uses:

Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

This letter fits well under my 2yr old's bed. Looks straightforward and easy to use in an emergency situation. Still, I hope I will never have need for it. Not sure a child under about 6 could use it on their own, as implied.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great item to have.

By Mindy

from O'Fallon, MO on 5/22/2008

Pros:

Easy Use, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

Great to have just in case of a fire. Easy to use and no assembly.

[3 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

hard to store

By beachmom from florida on 1/12/2008

Cons:

Bulky, hard to store

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

This thank goodness seems like it would work in an actual fire situation-its made of hard plastic but it is difficult to store or manage otherwise-it took 2 people to get it back in the box.takes a lot of space.

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Great idea, but...

By Gingerbread Fred from SC on 11/30/2007

Pros:

Strong Construction, Useful Application

Best Uses:

Bedrooms

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

This is a great product, but if you have a two story house with a window directly below the one you are going to put the ladder on then it will not work. Since we moved to a new house I have no window where this will work now.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Thank God I havent had to ...

By Anonymous from AL on 7/25/2003

Comments about Dial Safety Ladder Corp 2-Story Fire Escape Ladder:

Thank God I havent had to use these fire escape ladders but I feel safer knowing that I can get my family out safely if we ever did have to use them. They are sturdy and easy enough for a child to use. I have one for each bedroom and I have practiced fire safety with my oldest child. Remember to check those fire and smoke alarms every 6 months and it is always good to have a few fire extinguishers around too.

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