PetSafe and parent company Radio Systems Corporation have agreed to a $1.9 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to disclose that its electronic collars were potentially unsafe.

The PetSafe settlement benefits consumers who purchased certain PetSafe e-collars in California between Oct. 1, 2018, and Oct. 31, 2022. A full list of included products can be found in the “Who’s Eligible” section below.

According to the class action lawsuit, PetSafe failed to disclose that its electronic ‘shock’ collars were not “harmless” as advertised and could allegedly cause physical and psychological harm. The plaintiff claims he purchased a PetSafe electronic collar believing claims they were scientifically proven safe when in fact hundreds of documented cases revealed otherwise.

PetSafe is a pet containment system that claims to keep pets safe and secure in their own yards.

PetSafe hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $1.9 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the PetSafe settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number and type of products they purchased.

Class members who purchased bark collar products can receive $30 each. Barrier product purchasers can receive $35 for each product. In-ground fence product purchasers can receive $90 for each product. Wireless fence product purchasers can receive $140 for each product. Payments may be reduced on a pro rata basis if the total amount claimed exceeds the available settlement fund.

Class members can submit a claim for up to three products without proof of purchase. Those who claim more than three products will need to provide proof of purchase.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 2, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the PetSafe electronic collar settlement is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2026.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 2, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Consumers who purchased certain PetSafe e-collar products in California between Oct. 1, 2018, and Oct. 31, 2022

The settlement includes the following products:

Classic bark collar
Basic bark control collar
Lite rechargeable bark collar
Rechargeable bark control collar
Pawz Away Mini Pet Barrier
Pawz Away Indoor Pet Barrier
Pawz Away Outdoor Pet Barrier
PetSafe In-Ground Fence
Basic In-Ground Fence
Classic In-Ground Fence
Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
Stubborn Dog In-Ground Fence
Elite Little Dog Deluxe In-Ground Fence
Deluxe In-Ground Cat Fence
YardMax Rechargeable In-Ground Fence
YardMax Cordless In-Ground Fence
Wireless Pet Containment System
Stay & Play Compact Wireless Fence
Stay & Play Wireless Fence for Stubborn Dogs
Stay & Play Wireless Fence with Replaceable Battery

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

No proof of purchase is required for class members to submit a claim for up to three products. However, those who submit a claim for more than three products must provide proof of purchase.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.