Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Walmart is recalling over 4.4 million Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes because detached bristles can stick to food, posing an ingestion hazard.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where serious internal injuries could require surgery, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Walmart is recalling approximately 4,477,655 units of Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The recalled products feature black plastic or stainless-steel handles, and some models include an attached metal scraper. These brushes were sold at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for prices ranging from $1 to $28.
The recall is due to a hazard where small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food. This poses an ingestion hazard and a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately. They should contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Consumers will be asked to return the recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them. For more information, consumers can contact Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmart.com/help.
The recalled product
- Product
- Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
- Manufacturer
- Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,477,655
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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