Consumers who bought a PetSafe electronic collar product in California between October 1, 2018, and October 31, 2022, may be eligible to receive a cash payment ranging from $30 to $140 per product as part of a class action settlement.
Radio Systems Corporation, the maker of PetSafe products, has agreed to a $1.9 million settlement to resolve allegations that it made misleading statements and failed to disclose important safety information about certain e-collar products sold in California. The company denies any wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid ongoing litigation.
Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?
To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:
- You purchased one or more eligible PetSafe e-collar products in California.
- Your purchase was made between October 1, 2018, and October 31, 2022.
- Your 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
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
You can submit a claim for up to three eligible products without providing a receipt. If you are claiming more than three products, you must submit proof of purchase for each additional item.
How Much Can You Receive?
The settlement offers fixed cash payments based on 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
Payments may be reduced if the total claims exceed the $1.9 million settlement fund.
How to File a Claim
You can submit a claim in two ways:
- Online: Complete the claim form on the official settlement website.
- By Mail: Download the claim form, print and complete it, and send it to:
PetSafe Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Claim Deadline: December 2, 2025
Proof of Purchase Requirements
- No proof is needed if you are claiming three or fewer products.
- If claiming more than three products, you must submit receipts or other documentation for each additional product.
Payout Methods
Class members may choose one of the following options for payment:
- Zelle
- Venmo
- ACH direct deposit
- Virtual prepaid Mastercard
- Paper check
If you choose Zelle or Venmo and do not claim your payment within the specified period (14 days for Zelle, 30 days for Venmo), you may receive a paper check or be offered another payment option.
Settlement Fund Allocation
The $1.9 million settlement fund will be divided as follows:
- Settlement administration costs: To be determined
- Attorneys’ fees: Up to $633,270
- Attorneys’ expenses: To be determined
- Service award to the class representative: Up to $10,000
- Remaining funds: Distributed to eligible claimants
Important Dates
- Deadline to file a claim: December 2, 2025
- Deadline to opt out: December 2, 2025
- Fairness hearing: January 26, 2026
When Will Payments Be Sent?
Payments will be issued after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.
Background of the Lawsuit
The class action lawsuit alleged that Radio Systems Corporation misrepresented the safety of specific PetSafe e-collar products and omitted key safety details. The company denies these claims but agreed to settle to avoid further legal costs and uncertainty.
Additional Resources
Settlement Status: Open for claims
Cash Award: $30 to $140 per product
Deadline to File: December 2, 2025
