Before you fire up the grill for Labor Day, check your cleaning brush. More than 3.6 million Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes are now under recall after dozens of reports that metal bristles broke off, with some consumers swallowing the sharp wires and requiring medical treatment.
The recall expansion adds about 1.9 million brushes to a July recall, bringing the total number of affected products to more than 3.6 million. Federal safety officials say loose metal bristles can break off, stick to grill grates or food and cause serious internal injuries if ingested. Conair, Cuisinart's parent company, has received 54 reports of detached bristles, including three cases in which consumers sought medical treatment after swallowing them.
Why are the grill brushes being recalled?
According
to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the small wire bristles can detach from the brushes and become lodged in food or on cooking surfaces. If swallowed, the bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require medical intervention or surgery.
The recall covers Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes with plastic, stainless steel and wooden handles, including brushes sold individually and as part of grilling tool sets.
Where were the recalled brushes sold?
The affected grill brushes were sold nationwide at major retailers including Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross, as well as online through Amazon and Cuisinart.com. The products were sold from 2009 through March 2026 and retailed for about $8 to $20.
How to check if your grill brush is affected
The recall includes numerous model numbers, including CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, CSBS-777 and several additional models add
For most affected models, the word "Cuisinart" is stamped on the handle. Some recalled brushes were also sold as part of grilling tool sets.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a refund or store credit. Officials say customers will be instructed on how to dispose of the recalled product as part of the claims process.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
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