Do I have to file a claim form for the Traeger settlement?

No. There is no online claim form to submit. The $3 coupons are distributed in-store at participating retailers in California and Utah. To receive the benefit, take a coupon from a Traeger wood pellet bag or display at one of the participating retailers and present it at the register for the discount on your purchase.

Where can I pick up a Traeger settlement coupon?

Coupons are available at participating retailers in California and Utah, including Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Kroger, and Albertsons. The coupons are attached to certain bags of Traeger wood pellets or placed on the shelves where the bags are displayed.

What is the Traeger settlement coupon deadline?

Coupons are available through July 30, 2026. Supplies in-store are limited by what retailers stock and distribute, so the practical window may end before the formal deadline at any individual store.

What was the Traeger lawsuit about?

The class action alleged that Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC misrepresented the wood species composition of certain bags of wood pellets, including claims that the pellets were 100% hardwood when they allegedly were not. The complaint cited the Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act, California Unfair Competition Law, California False Advertising Law, and California Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Traeger denies the allegations and settled to avoid the cost and risk of a trial.

Is the Traeger settlement only for California and Utah residents?

Yes. The certified settlement class is limited to residents of California and Utah who purchased Traeger wood pellets on or after October 1, 2015. Coupons are distributed at participating retailers within those two states; the program is not available in other states.

Traeger Wood Pellet Settlement 2026

Q: How much will I get from the Traeger settlement?

Each Settlement Class Member can receive a $3 tear-off coupon redeemable on a future purchase of Traeger wood pellets. The coupons are physically attached to bags of Traeger pellets or displayed on shelves where the bags are sold at participating retailers in California and Utah.

Q: Are Traeger wood pellets really 100% hardwood?

Plaintiffs in the class action alleged that certain bags of Traeger wood pellets labeled '100% hardwood' or named for a specific species (such as mesquite, hickory, apple, cherry, oak, or alder) actually contained other wood species. Traeger denies the allegations and is settling without admitting any wrongdoing. The settlement does not adjudicate the truth of either side's position; it resolves the dispute by providing class members in California and Utah with a $3 in-store coupon and releases the underlying claims.

By Steve Levine

Traeger wood pellet grill bag of pellets — $1.5M Traeger Pellet Grills class action settlement, $3 in-store coupon for California and Utah buyers

Published: March 18, 2025 · Updated: May 26, 2026

Status Coupons Available In-Store No claim form needed · pick up the tear-off coupon at the store

Coupon Window Ends July 30, 2026 in-store supply may be exhausted earlier at any individual retailer

Benefit $3 In-Store Coupon redeemable on a future Traeger wood pellet purchase

Who Qualifies California & Utah Buyers Since October 1, 2015 Traeger wood pellets bought in-store or online

Proof Required No coupon is taken directly off the bag or shelf

Settlement Fund $1,500,000

What Is the Traeger Wood Pellet Class Action Settlement About?

Did you buy Traeger wood pellets in California or Utah on or after October 1, 2015? You may be entitled to a $3 in-store coupon under a $1.5 million class action settlement with Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC. There is no claim form to fill out — the coupons are distributed in-store at participating retailers in California and Utah through July 30, 2026.

The lawsuit alleged that Traeger misrepresented the wood species composition of certain bags of its wood pellets, including the claim that the pellets were "100% hardwood" when they allegedly were not. The complaint argued the alleged misrepresentations misled consumers about the quality and composition of the pellets and the resulting flavor and performance on a Traeger grill, and that consumers paid a premium based on those representations.

Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC denies the allegations and is settling without admitting liability. The plaintiffs relied on the following consumer protection statutes:

• Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA)
• California Unfair Competition Law (UCL)
• California False Advertising Law (FAL)
• California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)

Are Traeger Wood Pellets Really 100% Hardwood?

That question is the heart of the class action. Plaintiffs alleged that, despite "100% hardwood" labeling on certain bags of Traeger wood pellets, the bags contained other wood species — in some cases, softwoods or fillers different from the species named on the front of the bag (mesquite, hickory, apple, cherry, oak, alder, and so on). The lawsuit cited independent testing said to support those claims.

Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC denies that its pellets were mislabeled and has not admitted any wrongdoing. The $1.5 million class action settlement resolves the dispute on a no-admission basis: California and Utah buyers since October 1, 2015 can take a $3 tear-off coupon on a future bag, and the court approves the release of the underlying claims. For factual questions about the current pellet composition or labeling, the most accurate source is Traeger's own product packaging and the official settlement notice rather than third-party commentary.

30-Second Self-Test: Do I Qualify for the Traeger Settlement?

If you can answer yes to both questions below, you are a Settlement Class Member.

• Did you purchase Traeger wood pellets in California or Utah (either in a store or online) on or after October 1, 2015?
• Will you be in California or Utah while supplies of the tear-off coupons last at a participating retailer (Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Kroger, or Albertsons)?

If yes to both, no further verification is needed. There is no online claim portal — the coupon itself is the benefit, and Traeger physically distributes it on or beside the bag at the register.

What Does the Traeger Settlement Provide?

The settlement fund is $1,500,000. Rather than direct cash payments, the benefit is delivered to class members through $3.00 tear-off coupons redeemable on a future purchase of Traeger wood pellets.

Key features of the coupon program:

• Coupon value: $3 off a future Traeger wood pellet purchase, applied at the register
• Where coupons are placed: physically attached to bags of Traeger pellets, or displayed on store shelves where the bags are sold
• Where coupons are available: participating retailers in California and Utah only
• No claim form: the coupon is the claim — pull it from the bag/shelf and use it
• No proof of prior purchase: you do not need a receipt from a prior Traeger pellet purchase to use a coupon
• Coupon window: through July 30, 2026 (in-store supply may run out earlier at a given retailer)

Where to Pick Up the $3 Traeger Coupon (California & Utah)

Coupons are stocked at participating locations of the four retail chains below. The coupon is a small "tear-off" affixed to certain bags of Traeger wood pellets, or displayed on the shelf strip in the grill and outdoor cooking aisle.

Retailer	Where to Look
Home Depot	Grill / outdoor cooking aisle next to Traeger wood pellet bags
Ace Hardware	BBQ / grill section where Traeger pellets are stocked
Kroger	Charcoal / pellet display in stores that carry Traeger pellets
Albertsons	BBQ / grill section in stores that carry Traeger pellets

Not every individual location of these chains will necessarily stock Traeger pellets — the coupon program follows the bag. If a store near you does not stock Traeger pellets, the coupons will not be distributed there.

How to Use the Traeger Settlement Coupon

The redemption mechanics are intentionally simple, since the settlement was structured to avoid the friction of a typical online claim form:

• Take the $3 tear-off coupon from the Traeger wood pellet bag or the shelf strip at a participating retailer in California or Utah.
• Bring a bag of Traeger wood pellets and the coupon to the register.
• The cashier applies the $3 off at checkout.
• You do not need to register on a website, fill out a claim form, or upload anything.

Because the coupon is the entire claim mechanism, OCA's standard "Submit Claim" button is intentionally omitted from this page — there is nothing to submit online.

Key Traeger Settlement Dates and Status

• Class period covered: October 1, 2015 onward
• Eligible states: California and Utah
• Settlement fund: $1,500,000
• Benefit per class member: $3 in-store tear-off coupon
• Coupon window ends: July 30, 2026
• Claim form deadline: None — no online claim

What Happens If I Don't Pick Up a Coupon?

If you qualify but never visit a participating retailer, you simply do not receive the $3 benefit. Because the settlement uses in-store coupons rather than a per-claimant cash payment, the only way to be paid is to physically take the coupon and use it at the register.

You remain a member of the Settlement Class either way, which means you are still legally bound by the release in the settlement and give up the right to bring your own lawsuit against Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC over the issues the case covered. The only way to preserve the right to sue separately would have been to opt out during the earlier opt-out window, which has passed.

Watch Out for Traeger Settlement Scams

Coupon settlements are simpler than cash payouts, but the scam playbook is the same. A few rules:

• Never pay a fee to "redeem" a Traeger coupon. The tear-off is free at the store. No legitimate party will ask for a credit card to release the $3 benefit.
• Never share Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, or full credit card numbers with anyone claiming to be the Traeger settlement administrator. None of that information is needed to use an in-store coupon.
• Be skeptical of email or text "Traeger settlement" notices that direct you to a different domain. The official settlement website is TraegerWoodPelletSettlement.com; if you need to confirm a notice, start there.
• If a coupon you find online claims a value other than $3, it is not the class action settlement coupon. The court-approved benefit is $3.

Other Active Consumer and False-Advertising Class Action Settlements

Coupon and voucher settlements like this one are common in consumer false-advertising cases where the per-buyer overcharge is small. Joining one settlement does not affect eligibility for any unrelated settlement.

Other related OCA coverage:

• OCA database of open class action settlements — full list of active consumer cases
• Latest class action news and updates
• Active class action investigations
• Closed class action settlements

How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?

Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:

Official Settlement Website: TraegerWoodPelletSettlement.com

Frequently Asked Questions About the Traeger Settlement

Who qualifies for the Traeger wood pellet class action settlement?

Residents of California or Utah who purchased Traeger wood pellets (in stores or online) on or after October 1, 2015 qualify as Settlement Class Members.

How much will I get from the Traeger settlement?

A $3 tear-off coupon redeemable on a future purchase of Traeger wood pellets. The coupon is the benefit; there is no separate cash payment.

Do I have to file a claim form?

No. There is no online claim form. The $3 coupons are distributed in-store at participating retailers in California and Utah.

Where do I pick up a Traeger coupon?

At Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Kroger, or Albertsons locations in California and Utah that carry Traeger wood pellets. The coupon is attached to certain bags or displayed on the shelf where the bags are sold.

What is the deadline?

Coupons are available through July 30, 2026, subject to in-store supply at any individual retailer.

Do I need a receipt from a prior Traeger purchase?

No. The coupon is taken directly from the bag or shelf and applied at the register; no proof of any prior Traeger purchase is required.

Are Traeger wood pellets really 100% hardwood?

Plaintiffs alleged that certain bags of Traeger pellets labeled "100% hardwood" or named for a specific species (mesquite, hickory, apple, cherry, oak, alder) contained other wood species. Traeger denies the allegations. The settlement does not decide that question on the merits; it resolves the case by providing class members in California and Utah a $3 in-store coupon and releasing the underlying claims.

Is the Traeger settlement only for California and Utah?

Yes. The Settlement Class is limited to California and Utah residents who bought Traeger wood pellets on or after October 1, 2015, and the in-store coupons are stocked at participating retailers within those two states.

Sources

• Official Settlement Website: TraegerWoodPelletSettlement.com
• Defendant: Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC
• Settlement Fund: $1,500,000
• Class period: purchases on or after October 1, 2015
• Eligible states: California and Utah
• Participating retailers: Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Kroger, Albertsons

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

This settlement is delivered through in-store coupons rather than an online claim form, so the standard warning against submitting false information does not apply in the usual way. If you are not sure whether you qualify, the official Settlement Website (TraegerWoodPelletSettlement.com) is the authoritative source for eligibility and distribution details. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and not the settlement administrator or a law firm. OpenClassActions is a participant in the Amazon affiliate advertising program and this post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission or fees if you make a purchase via those links.

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Settlement Amount $1,500,000 $3 in-store tear-off coupon on a future Traeger wood pellet purchase

Defendant Traeger Pellet Grills, LLC

Coupon Window Ends July 30, 2026 in-store supply may run out earlier

Eligible States California and Utah

Official Website Traeger Wood Pellet Settlement