Ingestion hazard leads to recall of 1.7 million grill brushes
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
What we know:
According to the recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall impacts 1,719,995 metal wire-bristle grill brushes sold under the Cuisinart brand since 2009.
All the impacted models are baton-shaped with black plastic, stainless steel or wood handles. The word "Cuisinart" is printed on the handle of each recalled model.
The CPSC says the brushes pose a serious ingestion hazard because small bristles can break off, stick to grill grates or food and cause internal injuries that could require medical treatment.
Conair has received at least 54 reports of bristles detaching, including three incidents in which someone has swallowed the metal pieces and needed medical attention to remove them.
Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush
4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles
BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5" Stainless Steel
Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles
Recalled products
The following models (CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777) included in the recall cover:
- Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush, distributed between Jan. 2013–March 2026
- 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles, distributed between Oct. 2022–March 2026
- BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5" Stainless Steel, distributed between Jun. 2009–Mar. 2026
- Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles, distributed between Jan. 2025–Mar. 2026
- 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil, distributed between Jan. 2025–Mar. 2026
- Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush, distributed in 2024
- Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5" with Pakka Wood Handle), distributed between Mar. 2024–Jul. 2025
- Steam Clean Grill Brush, distributed between Mar. 2014–Jul 2025
The grill brushes were sold at Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross and through online retailers like Amazon and Cuisinart’s website.
2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil
Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5" with Pakka Wood Handle)
Steam Clean Grill Brush
Remedy
Why you should care:
People are being asked to stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a refund.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This story was reported from Orlando.