PetSafe E-Collar California $1.9M Class Action Settlement

Consumers who purchased a PetSafe e-collar product in California between Oct. 1, 2018, and Oct. 31, 2022, may qualify to claim between $30 and $140 per product from a class action settlement.

Radio Systems Corp. agreed to pay $1.9 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it made misleading statements and omitted important information about the safety of certain PetSafe electronic collar products sold in California.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They purchased a qualifying PetSafe e-collar product in California.
• Their purchase occurred between Oct. 1, 2018, and Oct. 31, 2022.
• The product must be one of the following:
• Bark Collar products:
• Classic Bark Collar
• Basic Bark Control Collar
• Lite Rechargeable Bark Collar
• Rechargeable Bark Control Collar

• Barrier products:
• Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier
• Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier
• Pawz Away Outdoor Pet Barrier

• In-Ground Fence products:
• PetSafe In-Ground Fence
• Basic In-Ground Fence
• Classic In-Ground Fence
• Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
• Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence
• Elite Little Dog Deluxe In-Ground Fence
• Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence
• YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
• YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence

• Wireless Fence products:
• Wireless Pet Containment System
• Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence
• Stay & Play Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs
• Stay & Play Wireless Fence with Replaceable Battery

Consumers who purchased more than one eligible product can claim each product, up to three products, without providing proof of purchase. For claims of more than three products, class members must submit proof of purchase for each additional product.

How much can class members get?

The amount each class member can receive depends on the type and number of eligible PetSafe e-collar products they purchased. The settlement provides fixed cash awards for each product category:

• $30 for each Bark Collar Product
• $35 for each Barrier Product
• $90 for each In-Ground Fence Product
• $140 for each Wireless Fence Product

Class members may submit a claim for up to three products without proof of purchase. Those who claim more than three products must provide proof of purchase for every product beyond the third.

If the total amount of valid claims exceeds the available settlement funds, the settlement administrator will reduce payments proportionally (pro rata) so the total distributed amount does not exceed $1.9 million.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online or download a PDF claim form to print, complete and mail. The claim deadline is Dec. 2, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: PetSafe Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Is proof or documentation required to submit a claim?

Yes but only for class members claiming more than three products. Those claiming up to three products do not need to submit proof of purchase. For claims involving more than three products, class members must provide proof of purchase for each additional product.

Payout options

• Zelle
• Venmo
• ACH direct deposit
• Virtual prepaid Mastercard
• Paper check

Class members who select Zelle or Venmo but do not claim their payment within the specified time (14 days for Zelle and 30 days for Venmo) may receive a paper check or an offer for another payment method.

$1.9 million settlement fund breakdown

The $1,900,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $633,270
• Attorneys' expenses: To be determined
• Service award to class representative: Up to $10,000
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 2, 2025
• Deadline to opt out: Dec. 2, 2025
• Fairness hearing: Jan. 26, 2026

When is the PetSafe e-collar settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after it resolves appeals and the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Radio Systems Corp. made misleading statements and omitted important information about the safety of certain PetSafe e-collar products sold in California.

Radio Systems denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case to avoid the risks and costs associated with further litigation.

Sources

1. Class action notice
2. Claim form
3. Settlement agreement
4. Settlement FAQ