The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·26601·Announced 2026-07-02

Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Recalled Over Detachable Bristle Ingestion Hazard

Conair is recalling about 1.7 million Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes because small wire bristles can detach and be swallowed, posing a risk of serious internal injury. Three consumers have already swallowed bristles and required medical treatment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Three confirmed reports of consumers swallowing metal bristles and requiring medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat satisfy the Severe criterion of reported injury requiring medical intervention. The risk of serious internal injury requiring surgery elevates this beyond a theoretical hazard.

Plain-English summary

Conair LLC is recalling approximately 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes sold from June 2009 through March 2026. The brushes have black plastic, stainless steel, or wood handles and were sold through retailers including Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross, Amazon, and Cuisinart.com for between $8 and $20.

Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and adhere to the grill or food. If swallowed, the bristles pose a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. According to Conair, at least 54 reports and reviews document bristles detaching from the brushes, including three reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat.

The recalled products include eight distinct model numbers: CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. Some brushes were also sold as part of larger grill tool sets. Consumers should stop using the recalled brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a Cuisinart.com credit. Conair may be reached toll-free at 888-520-1304 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/grillbrushes or www.cuisinart.com.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Manufacturer
Conair LLC, of Stamford, Connecticut
Category
Consumer Product — Grill Accessories
Hazard
  • ingestion-hazard
  • wire-bristle-detachment
  • internal-injury
Affected units
1,719,995

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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