Hausse 724190825600 13-Foot Retractable Fire Escape Ladder, Aluminum

For households that need a ready-to-store escape route from a second-story room, the Hausse retractable fire escape ladder extends to 13 feet and is designed to hook onto a window frame or sill. Its slip-resistant rungs provide footholds for descending, while the red canvas bag keeps the ladder available for storage near a window or under a bed.

If you’re planning a permanent everyday exit, that calls for a different setup, this ladder is a deployable emergency option that can be kept close to an upstairs window. It requires no assembly or tools, and the hooks retract for storage.

What you’ll notice day to day

The ladder is made from aluminum and folds into a red canvas bag, making it practical to keep in a designated spot rather than leave it set up. When needed, it extends from the window and its hooks attach to the frame or sill of most windows. Extend both hooks fully at each end before use, as directed by the manufacturer.

Slip-resistant rungs offer a more secure foothold during descent. Buyers often describe the ladder as easy to use, while feedback on attachment security is mixed and some buyers flag sharp edges around the steps. Practicing the setup in advance helps household members become familiar with how it deploys. Handle the metal carefully during setup.

Quick overview

• Type: Retractable fire escape ladder
• Length: 13 feet
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Red
• Number of steps: 12
• Load capacity: Tested to 1,000 pounds
• Storage: Red canvas bag
• Setup: No assembly or tools required

The ladder is intended for second-story rooms. The manufacturer also states it can be used by up to three people at the same time. Its hooks are designed to secure to the window frame or sill of most windows, making the intended placement an upstairs window with a suitable frame or sill.

Care tips

This is a one-time-use emergency ladder, so plan to deploy it only in an actual home emergency. The manufacturer recommends testing and practicing with it before an emergency so everyone in the household can learn the setup. Extend both hooks to their maximum position when using the ladder, and make sure the intended window location is part of that practice.

Test fitting can leave marks on siding, a window, or walls. Choose the practice location with that possibility in mind. For continued readiness, replace the ladder every three years, even if it has not been used. Keep it stored in its bag near the selected window or under a bed so its designated location is easy to remember.

When it makes sense

This ladder suits a household looking for a stored backup exit from a second-story room rather than a permanently installed route. The 13-foot extension, 12 rungs, and window hooks bring the key parts of an emergency descent into one deployable product. No assembly or tools are required, which keeps the setup approach straightforward when the ladder is needed.

Buyers commonly praise ease of use and say the ladder works as expected, though opinions about security and sharp edges vary. That makes advance practice especially useful: it gives household members a chance to learn the hook placement and ladder deployment in the chosen location. Worth considering if you want a dedicated emergency ladder stored near an upstairs window, with a bag for keeping it close at hand.