More than 1.7M grill brushes recalled over bristle hazard, risk of ‘serious internal injuries’

More than 1.7 million grill brushes are being pulled from shelves because the metal bristles can detach and pose a risk of serious internal injury if swallowed.

Connecticut-based Conair LLC is recalling 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes with stainless steel, black plastic and wood handles, according to a July 2 notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

"Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery," CPSC said.

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Conair has received at least 54 reports and reviews of wire bristles detaching from the brushes, including three reports of customers who sought medical treatment after swallowing the bristles.

The recalled brushes, which have the word "Cuisinart" on the handle, were sold at TJ Maxx, Burlington and Ross stores, as well as online through Amazon and Cuisinart’s website, from June 2009 through March 2026.

The brushes cost between $8 and $20, according to the CPSC.

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The recall covers the following products:

• Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush — Model No. CCB-100; distributed from January 2013 through March 2026.
• 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles — Model No. CCB-4125; distributed from October 2022 through March 2026.
• BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5" Stainless Steel — Model No. CCB-5014; distributed from June 2009 through March 2026.
• Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles — Model No. CCB-6450; distributed from January 2025 through March 2026.
• 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil — Model No. CCB-8012; distributed from January 2025 through March 2026
• Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush — Model No. CCB-4114; distributed in 2024
• Wood Grill Cleaning Brush, 18.5" with Pakka Wood Handle — Model No. CCB-W2; distributed from March 2024 through July 2025
• Steam Clean Grill Brush — Model No. CSBS-777; distributed from March 2014 through July 2025

Some of the brushes were also sold as part of the Premium Grill 10 Piece Set, 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set, 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set, according to the recall notice.

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Conair is urging consumers to stop using the recalled brushes immediately and contact the company for a full refund or a credit to use at Cuisinart.com.

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For more information about the recall, visit CPSC's website.

The recall comes months after CPSC announced a separate recall in March of 10 million Nexgrill grill brushes following similar reports that metal bristles could break off and end up in food.

FOX Business reached out to Conair for comment.