Coleman warranty for coolers
The short version
Coleman doesn't cover everything, but keeps coleman pro hard cooler and coleman pro soft cooler covered to 10 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 11 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Coleman's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 10 years
- Partial coverageColeman Pro hard cooler10 years
- Partial coverageColeman Pro soft cooler3 years
- Partial coverageHard cooler1 year
- Partial coverageSoft cooler1 year
Varies by model line
Coleman words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- coolersFull: None. Partial to 10 years
- CoolersFull: 10 years. No partial coverage
- CoolersFull: 10 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Normal wear and tear
- Scratches, dents and looks
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only, for products bought in the US from Coleman or an authorized seller.
- Keep proof of when and where you bought it and when it was delivered; you will also need photos.
- Coleman replaces a defective item, or the closest current item if it is discontinued.
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep proof of when and where you bought it (and delivery date if shipped).
- Coverage starts on the purchase or delivery date, whichever is later.
- Keep proof of purchase and delivery; Coleman asks for it with every claim.
How other brands compare for coolers
- 1. RTIC65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Dometic48/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Pelican45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Igloo43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 5. YETI43/100 · Full: 3 years
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for coolers.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
Show all 16 stores
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for coolers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
Other things Coleman makes
- Camp Furniture13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Camp Stoves23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Cookware & Bakeware43/100Full: 3 years. No partial coverage.
- Flashlights & Lanterns65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Griddles & Portable Grills23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Outdoor Furniture13/100Full: None. Partial to 1 year.
- Outdoor Lighting65/100Full: 5 years. No partial coverage.
- Sleeping Bags & Pads23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Tents & Shelters23/100Full: None. Partial to 5 years.
- Tree Stands & Blinds21/100Full: 1 year. No partial coverage.
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