No Proof: Bestway Above-Ground Pools $15M Settlement

No Proof: Bestway Above-Ground Pools $15M SettlementConsumers who bought a Bestway above-ground pool with outside straps between 2008 and 2024 may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a settlement.No Proof: Bestway Above-Ground Pools $15M SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Danielle TothEditorPublishedAugust 10, 2026 11:37 AMUpdatedAugust 24, 2026Join the DiscussionConsumers who purchased a Bestway above-ground pool between 2008 and 2024 that is 48 inches or taller with compression straps running on the outside of the vertical support legs may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Bestway (USA) Inc., Bestway Inflatables & Material Corp. and Bestway (Hong Kong) International Ltd. agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging some of its above-ground pool models have a safety defect that could pose a drowning risk. Who can file a claim?Class members must meet all of the following criteria:They purchased a Bestway-branded above-ground pool that is 48 inches or taller in height.The pool must have compression straps located outside of the support poles.They purchased the pool before May 4, 2026.They purchased the pool in the United States, its territories or the District of Columbia.The purchased the pool for personal use and not for resale.They purchased the pool new from a retailer and not secondhand.Eligible pool brands include Power Steel, Steel Pro and Coleman Power Steel models.Only one claim is allowed per household, which the settlement defines as all persons sharing the same residential address.How much can class members get?Class members who submit a valid and timely claim may receive a cash payment.