BBQ season may be over, but double-check your grilling tools.
Millions of grill brushes sold at Walmart are being recalled due to an ingestion hazard that could require surgery, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The products, named "Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes," were recalled on Thursday, Oct. 1. The agency noted that the cooking utensil has metal wire bristles that "can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food."
Here's what we know about the recall and what consumers should do next.
Which products are affected?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 4,477,655 brushes were impacted by this issue. The recall number is 27-010.
The products are described as having
black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some have an attached metal scraper. They were sold at Walmart stores and the retailer's website between January 2021 and August 2026, with prices ranging between $1 and $28.
Here are the affected products:
- Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7" (Distributed: January 2021-August 2026) (Model: XG1136178597003)
- Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle (Distributed: January 2022- August 2026) (Model: XG1310700206)
- Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit (Distributed: December 2023-August 2026) (Model: XG1410700124)
- Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills (Distributed: Jan 2025-August 2026) (Model: EX5607031616002)
- Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning (Distributed: January 2025- August 2026) (Model: EX5607031616003)
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
What should buyers do?
Customers are advised to stop using the products and discard them or return the products to Walmart. You can reach out to Walmart to get a refund or store credit.
Customers can reach Walmart by phone at 1-800-925-6278. You can also contact the company online through several websites: www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls.
You can also go to walmart.com and select "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the web page.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
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