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Those who meet eligibility criteria should apply before the deadline October 28, 2026. Bestway above-ground pools allegedly have external compression straps children can climb, creating a potential drowning hazard.
Bestway Class Action Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bestway over an alleged safety defect in its above-ground swimming pools. The case, In re: Bestway Above-Ground Pools Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-09570, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois before Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins. Susana Castro filed the first complaint on August 12, 2025, and three similar suits filed in California and Illinois were consolidated into a single action that November.
The plaintiffs allege that Bestway-branded pools 48 inches or taller — including Power Steel, Steel Pro, and Coleman Power Steel models sold from 2008 through 2024 — were designed with compression straps running on the outside of the vertical support legs. Young children can allegedly use those straps as a foothold to climb into the pool unattended, creating a potential drowning hazard. The complaint also alleges that the voluntary recall Bestway issued with the Consumer Product Safety Commission in July 2025 was delayed and inadequate because it offered only a repair kit and no monetary remedy.
The consolidated complaint asserts thirteen claims, including violations of state consumer protection statutes, breach of express and implied warranty, fraud, negligence, and unjust enrichment. Bestway denies all wrongdoing. Laukaitis Law LLC and Pearson Warshaw, LLP lead the case as co-lead class counsel.
Bestway Class Action Settlement - $15,000,000
Bestway agreed to pay $15,000,000 to settle claims that its above-ground pools pose a drowning hazard. The settlement, reached after two full-day mediation sessions before retired Judge Diane Welsh and executed on April 30, 2026, received preliminary approval from the Court on May 4, 2026. Bestway denies any wrongdoing, and the settlement is not an admission of fault.
The settlement covers everyone in the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia who purchased a Bestway-branded pool 48 inches or taller with compression straps located outside of the support poles — including Power Steel, Steel Pro, and Coleman Power Steel models sold between 2008 and 2024 — for personal use before May 4, 2026. The fund pays cash awards to claimants along with notice and administration costs, attorneys' fees, and service awards, and it is non-reversionary: no money goes back to Bestway.
Importantly, the settlement only resolves economic claims about the pools' design. It does not release any claims for personal injury or wrongful death, and it does not limit any rights under the separate pool recall. Claims must be submitted by October 28, 2026.
Deadline for filing a claim: October 28, 2026
Bestway Pool Class Action Payout: $40+
Every settlement class member who submits a valid, signed claim form is eligible for a cash payment, and no receipt is required to be paid. Claimants without proof of purchase receive a flat $40. Claimants who submit valid proof of purchase — a store receipt, an online order confirmation, or any other verifiable record — receive 10% of the actual price they paid, or 10% of the pool's average retail price if their documentation does not show a price. All payments may be adjusted pro rata depending on how many claims are filed.
Only one claim is allowed per household, and the pool must have been bought new from a retailer rather than second-hand. Claimants can choose to be paid by Venmo, Zelle, or paper check.
Payments will be distributed only after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 20, 2026, before Judge Lindsay C. Jenkins in Chicago, so payments are expected to begin after that date. To receive a payment, claims must be filed by October 28, 2026.
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Bestway Pool Class Action Eligibility
You are eligible for a payment from the Bestway settlement if you purchased a Bestway-branded above-ground pool that is 48 inches or taller — including Power Steel, Steel Pro, and Coleman Power Steel models sold from 2008 through 2024 — with compression straps running on the outside of the vertical support legs. The pool must have been purchased in the United States, its territories, or the District of Columbia before May 4, 2026, from a retailer, for personal or household use.
A few groups are excluded even if they own a qualifying pool: people who bought their pool second-hand, wholesalers and retailers who bought pools for resale, government entities, Bestway employees and affiliates, and anyone who opts out of the settlement. When filing, you will need your pool's brand, its dimensions, and either its model number or the serial number printed on the pool liner near the drain valve or pump inlet.
Bestway Pool Class Action Claim Form
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FAQ
The lawsuit alleges that compression straps running outside the pools' vertical support legs give young children a foothold to climb into the water unattended, creating a potential drowning hazard in pools 48 inches and taller.
No. Bestway and the CPSC announced a voluntary recall on July 21, 2025, offering a repair kit. The settlement is separate, pays cash instead, and does not limit any of your rights under the recall.
Claimants who submit a receipt or other verifiable proof receive 10% of the price they actually paid, or 10% of the pool's average retail price if their documentation does not show a price.
A flat $40 cash payment. No receipt is needed — you just need your pool's brand, dimensions, and either its model number or serial number. Payments may be adjusted pro rata based on the number of claims.
Yes. The settlement releases only economic claims about the pools' design. Personal injury, bodily injury, and wrongful death claims are expressly not released, no matter what you choose to do here.
One claim per household. The settlement defines a household as everyone sharing the same residential address, so two family members cannot each claim for the same pool.
Serial numbers are typically printed on the outside of the pool liner, often near the drain valve or the pump inlet and outlet. You can provide either the serial number or the model number when you file.
You can choose Venmo, Zelle, or a paper check. If you pick Venmo or Zelle, you provide the mobile number or email tied to that account; checks are mailed to the address on your claim.
Class counsel may ask the Court for up to one-third of the $15,000,000 fund in fees plus litigation costs, and each class representative may receive a $2,500 service award. The Court decides the final amounts.
Nothing goes back to Bestway. The fund is non-reversionary, and any residual money remaining after distribution will be donated to a court-approved charitable recipient on a cy pres basis.
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