Open for claimsConsumer products / above-ground poolsBestway above-ground pool settlement: claims due November 19, 2026
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The court extended the claim deadline from October 30 to November 19, 2026. Submit online or mail a claim postmarked by November 19. The extension applies only to claims. The older date printed on the claim form and long-form notice was superseded by the November 3 court order.
The settlement covers specified Bestway above-ground pools at least 48 inches tall with compression straps outside the support poles. The base payment is $40 without valid purchase documentation or 10% of the applicable price with valid documentation. Payments may be adjusted. Payments depend on the available fund and court approval. Each household may submit one claim.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $15 million before approved fees, costs and service awards
- Payment
- $40 base without valid purchase proof or 10% of the applicable price with valid proof, subject to adjustment
- Claim deadline
- November 19, 2026, online submission or mailed postmark
- Eligible purchase
- U.S. personal-use retail purchase of a qualifying model before May 4, 2026
- Household limit
- One claim per residential address
- Court case
- In re Bestway Above-Ground Pools Litigation, No. 1:25-cv-09570, Northern District of Illinois
Official settlement administrator: EisnerAmper LLP
Evidence for key facts
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Claim deadlineChecked
The Claims Deadline is extended for a total of twenty days from the previous deadline and is now set for November 19, 2026. This Order does not modify or extend any other deadlines.
Court order extending the claims deadlineDocket entry 68, page 1, November 3, 2026
Claim statusChecked
Please be advised that the claims deadline has been extended to November 19, 2026
Administrator’s settlement websiteAdministrator banner above Settlement Information
Claim deadlineChecked
Claim Forms must be submitted online or mailed and postmarked by November 19, 2026.
Administrator’s settlement FAQFAQ 11, online and mailed claims
Who qualifiesChecked
All Persons in the United States (including states, districts, territories, and tribal reservations) who purchased a Class Product, for personal use and not for resale, before the date of the Preliminary Approval Order.
Signed preliminary approval orderPDF page 4, paragraph 2
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(5) wholesalers, distributors, or retailers of the Class Products; (6) second-hand purchasers; (7) any federal, state, or local governmental entity; and (8) Class Counsel.
Signed preliminary approval orderPDF page 4, paragraph 3, class exclusions
Who qualifiesChecked
Bestway-branded pools 48 inches in height or taller (including Power Steel, Steel Pro and Coleman Power Steel models) with compression straps located outside of the support poles, sold from 2008 through the Preliminary Approval date.
Filed settlement agreementPDF page 7, definition 15, visually inspected
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A complete and accurate list of Class Product model numbers provided by Defendants is attached as Exhibit E to the Settlement Agreement.
Class counsel’s preliminary approval memorandumPDF page 8, footnote 2
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Bestway stopped manufacturing and selling the impacted above-ground pools in June 2024.
Bestway’s product recall FAQRecall FAQ 1, model vintage and manufacturer sales
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Plaintiff DeSabio purchased the recalled Bestway Power Steel Above Ground Pool for $430.92 through Sam’s Club’s website on June 8, 2025.
Second consolidated amended complaintPDF page 13, paragraph 50, allegation of purchase from retailer
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Plaintiffs Susana Castro, Pete Piceno, Shannon Gannon, Leah Holloway, Jamie DeSabio, Katrina Hill and Lisa Weeks are hereby appointed as Class Representatives for settlement purposes only
Signed preliminary approval orderPDF page 5, paragraph 8, court appointment
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Only one claim is allowed per Settlement Class Household, which is defined as a Settlement Class Member together with all Persons sharing the same residential address.
Official mail-in claim formMail-in form page 1, class and quantity limit
Payment and benefitsChecked
If the Settlement is approved by the Court, Defendants will pay $15,000,000 into a Settlement Fund to pay Cash Awards, Notice and Administration Costs, Attorneys’ Fees and Costs, and Service Awards.
Administrator’s settlement FAQFAQ 8, gross fund and deductions
Payment and benefitsChecked
Claims submitted with Valid Proof of Purchase are eligible for a Cash Payment equal to 10% of either: (i) the actual price paid, as reflected in the Valid Proof of Purchase (e.g., receipt); or the Average Retail Price of the identified Class Product if no actual purchase price is reflected in the Valid Proof of Purchase. Claims submitted without Valid Proof of Purchase are eligible for a Cash Payment equal to $40.
Official mail-in claim formMail-in form page 1, cash payment calculations
Payment and benefitsChecked
Approved Claims submitted without Valid Proof of Purchase shall be proportionately reduced on a pro rata basis as necessary so that Approved Claims submitted with Valid Proof of Purchase are paid first.
Filed settlement agreementPDF page 34, section VI.2(c), visually inspected
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Examples may include, but are not limited to, store receipts, online purchase receipts, or any other contemporaneous record of purchase that is objectively verifiable.
Official mail-in claim formMail-in form page 1, proof examples
Proof requirementsChecked
You must provide information for questions 1 and 2 below. You must also provide information for EITHER questions 3 or 4 below.
Official mail-in claim formMail-in form page 2, part 2A, required product identifiers
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I swear and affirm that the information provided in this Claim Form, and any supporting documentation provided, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my Claim is subject to verification and that I may be asked to provide supplemental information by the Settlement Administrator before my Claim is considered complete and valid.
Official mail-in claim formMail-in form page 3, part 4, attestation and verification
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Settlement payments cannot be distributed until the Court grants Final Approval of the Settlement and after any appeals are resolved.
Administrator’s settlement FAQFAQ 13, approval and appeals
Who qualifies
- You must have purchased a qualifying pool from a retailer for personal use before May 4, 2026. The court’s class covers people in the United States, including states, districts, territories and tribal reservations. Second-hand and resale purchases are excluded.
- Check the model list in Exhibit E to the settlement agreement. Covered designs include specified Power Steel, Steel Pro and Coleman Power Steel models at least 48 inches tall with compression straps outside the vertical support poles. A brand name alone does not establish eligibility.
- The administrator’s homepage describes purchases from 2008 through 2024. Bestway says it stopped making and selling the affected design in June 2024. The court’s order covers qualifying retail purchases before May 4, 2026. For example, the complaint describes a June 2025 retail purchase by a buyer the court later appointed as a class representative. If you bought in 2025 or early 2026, check your model against Exhibit E and contact the administrator if you are unsure whether it qualifies.
- Excluded are the presiding judge and immediate family, the defendants and their parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and current or former officers, directors, employees, agents and counsel, people who validly opted out, successors or assigns of excluded people, wholesalers, distributors and retailers of the class products, second-hand purchasers, federal, state or local government entities, and class counsel.
How to file a Bestway pool settlement claim
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Identify your pool
Find the brand, height, diameter for a round pool or width and length for an oval pool. Prepare either its model number or serial number. The claim form says serial numbers are typically on the outside of the liner near the drain valve or pump inlet or outlet.
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Gather your purchase information
Record the approximate purchase date, retailer and personal-use purchase. A store receipt, online receipt or other objectively verifiable purchase record may qualify as proof. A household can file without that documentation, but must still supply the required pool and purchase information.
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Complete and sign one household claim
Use the official claim form, fill in contact details and the applicable payment information, and sign the attestation that your information is true to the best of your knowledge. The administrator may ask for supplemental information before accepting the claim.
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Submit by November 19
File online through the official settlement website or send the completed form by U.S. mail to Bestway Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 1869, Baton Rouge, LA 70821. A mailed claim must be postmarked by November 19, 2026. Keep a copy and update your contact details if they change.
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Frequently asked questions
How much could my household receive?
With valid proof showing the price, the base payment is 10% of the actual amount paid. If valid proof identifies the qualifying pool but omits the price, the base payment is 10% of the average retail price assigned to that model. Without valid proof, the base payment is $40. The agreement permits proportionate increases from excess net funds under its allocation rules. If funds are insufficient, claims with valid purchase proof are paid first and claims without proof are reduced proportionately.
Can I file without a receipt?
Yes. You must still identify the qualifying product, supply its dimensions and model or serial number, give the approximate purchase date and retailer, confirm personal use, and sign the claim form. The administrator verifies claims and may request more information.
What if the claim form says October 30?
On November 3, 2026, the court granted a 20-day extension for filing claims. The administrator’s updated FAQ says to submit online or have a mailed claim postmarked by November 19. The order preserved all other deadlines.
What if I bought the pool on May 4, 2026?
The signed order defines the class as people who purchased before the date of preliminary approval, May 4. The form’s proof instructions also use the phrase “on or before” when describing documentation. Contact the administrator at 1-855-789-5948 about a May 4 purchase before submitting a claim.
Do I have to participate in the pool recall?
No. The settlement FAQ says recall participation is not a condition for a cash claim. The manufacturer’s recall and the settlement claim have separate procedures. Settlement participation does not limit rights under the recall.
When will payments be sent?
The court scheduled a fairness hearing for November 20, 2026. Payments require final court approval and resolution of any appeals. The hearing date is not a payment date.
Sources and official records
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- Administrator’s settlement website
- Administrator’s settlement FAQ
- Court order extending the claims deadline
- Official mail-in claim form
- Filed settlement agreement
- Signed preliminary approval order
- Official long-form notice
- Class counsel’s preliminary approval memorandum
- Bestway’s product recall FAQ
- Second consolidated amended complaint
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