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:
Bark Collar Products
Barrier Products
In-Ground Fence Products
Wireless Fence Products
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:
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:
Claim Deadline: December 2, 2025
Proof of Purchase Requirements
Payout Methods
Class members may choose one of the following options for payment:
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:
Important Dates
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