An alleged safety defect in certain Bestway above-ground pool models sold between 2008 and 2024 - including Power Steel, Steel Pro and Coleman Power Steel models 48 inches or taller in height with compression straps running on the outside of the vertical support legs - which are alleged to create a potential drowning hazard.
Eligibility
United States residents who purchased, for personal use and not for resale, a Bestway-branded above-ground pool 48 inches 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 2024.
Estimated Payout
$40 cash payment without proof of purchase, or documented-loss compensation, paid from a $15,000,000 settlement fund
Claim Deadline
2026-10-30
Background
A $15,000,000 class action settlement has been reached in In re Bestway Above-Ground Pools Litigation, Case No. 1:25-cv-09570, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The settlement resolves allegations of a safety defect in Bestway above-ground pool models sold between 2008 and 2024, specifically pools 48 inches or taller with compression straps running outside the vertical support legs, which are alleged to create a potential drowning hazard. The settlement does not release claims for personal injury or property damage, and does not affect rights under the pool recall. Defendants deny any admission of fault. The deadline to submit a claim is October 30, 2026, verified against the official settlement website.