Product Recall: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes – What You Should Know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety commission recently announced a massive recall of metal wire bristle grill brushes, including products from Conair and Weber. These include brushes sold in Upstate New York and the Capital Region. Metal bristles on the affected brushes have detached and stuck to food, causing people to suffer internal injuries and seek medical attention after swallowing their grilled foods.

What Happened

•  Roughly 15 million metal wire bristle grill brush units from Conair, Weber and Nexgrill. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced eight different Cuisinart models are affected by their recall. As well as six different Weber and Nexgrill models affected by their recall.
• Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports and reviews where bristles detached from the brushes. Five of those reports are of consumers swallowing bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.
• Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where bristles detached from the brushes. Three of those reports are of consumers swallowing bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.
• Weber is aware of at least 38 reports and reviews where bristles detached from grill brushes. Four of those reports are of consumers swallowing bristles and sought medical treatment
• These products were sold online and in store. Some major retailers that sold these products include Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Ace Hardware, TJ Maxx, Burlington and Ross
• Prices of the products range from $5 – $20.

Product and Risk

List of Conair mental wire bristle grill brush products a part of the recall:

• BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5” Stainless Steel – Model No. CCB-5014; distributed from 2009 through 2026
• Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush – Model No. CCB-100: distributed from 2013 through 2026
• Steam Clean Gril Brush – Model No. CSBS-777; distributed from 2014 through 2025
• 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles – Model No. CCB -4125; distributed from 2022 through 2026
• Wood Grill Cleaning Brush, 18.5’ with Pakka Wood Handle – Model No. CCB-W2; distributed from 2024 through 2025
• Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles – Model No. CCB-6450; distributed from 2025 through 2026
• 2-in-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil – Model No. CCB-8012; distribution from 2025 through 2026
• Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush – Model No. CCB-4114; distributed from 2024

According to the recall notice, some of the defective brushes are sold with grill piece sets. Those include: Premium Grill 10 Piece Set, 13 Piece Wooden Handle Gril Tool Set, 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless-Steel Grill Set and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set.

List of Weber metal wire bristle grill brush products a part of the recall:

• 12″ black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo – Model No. 6277: Distributed from 2021 through 2026
• 18″ black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo – Model No. 6278: Distributed from 2021 through 2026
• 12″ bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name – Model No. 6463; Distributed from 2011 through 2021
• 18″ bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name – Model No. 6464; Distributed from 2011 through 2021
• 21″ black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo and metal binder with Weber grill logo – Model No. 6493; Distributed from 2013 through 2021
• 12″ black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo – Model No. 6494; Distributed from 2013 through 2021

List of Nexgrill metal wire bristle grill brush products a part of the recall:

• 19-Inch Grill Brush – Model No. 530-0024; Distributed from 2015 through 2026
• Long Handle Grill Brush – Model No. 530-0034; Distributed from 2015 through 2026
• Grill Brush and Scraper – Model No. 530-0039; Distributed from 2015 through 2026
• Grill Brush with Scrub Pad – Model No. 530-0041; Distributed from 2015 through 2026
• Wood Handle Grill Brush – Model No. 530-0042; Distributed from 2015 through 2026
• Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper – Model No. 530-0024G; Distributed from 2022 through 2026

Who Is at Risk

• You may have been exposed to loose bristles if you ate food cooked on a grill or oven cleaned with a defective brush
• If you report symptoms such as metal lodged in the throat or digestive tract after consuming food, severe abdominal pain, difficulty swallowing, neck tenderness, a feeling like something is stuck in your throat, or if you see blood when you cough or spit

What You Should Do

1. Check your kitchen appliances. If you have any of the listed items above and were not injured, contact Conair, Weber or Nexgrill. Conair will give a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Weber will replace the brush with a cold cleaning nylon bristle grill brush. Nexgrill will give a full refund after verifying with a photo of the brush.
2. Do not eat food from the grill if you are aware of any of the listed items used.
3. Monitor for symptoms. If you become ill or believe you may have ingested metal wire bristle(s), provide your healthcare provider with as much information as possible (product name, date consumed, etc.)
4. Preserve evidence and document your experience. Keep remaining product, packaging, receipts, photographs, hospital/doctor records, and note symptoms/timeline

Why Legal Representation Matters

When serious harm from a defective or dangerous product causes hospitalization, serious illness, permanent injury or death, it may indicate failures in the manufacturing, distribution or supply-chain process. In this case:

• A manufacturer supplied faulty equipment, the supplier of metal bristle brushes produced brushes that have metal wire bristles detach from them
• Victims may have rights to compensation, including medical costs, lost income, pain & suffering, or wrongful death claims
• A law firm experienced in product liability cases can investigate the supply chain and identify all liable parties, help preserve critical evidence (packaging, faulty product, medical records), pursue claims on behalf of individuals or families who suffered serious harm and navigate the complexities of multi-state litigation and recall-driven cases

Why Choose Dreyer Boyajian LLP

At Dreyer Boyajian LLP, our team:

• Has experience in large-scale product liability and mass-tort litigation
• Understands how to deploy expert witnesses to prove liability on the manufacturer
• Focuses on clients who suffered serious harm, ensuring their stories and needs are heard
• Works to maximize compensation and justice while enabling our clients to focus on recovery

Contact Us

If you or a loved one used a recalled product linked to this recall and experienced irritation/illness, please contact Dreyer Boyajian LLP for a free consultation