The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has expanded a recall for Cuisinart metal-wire grill brushes, now encompassing over 3.6 million units sold nationwide. The recall, initially for 1.7 million brushes, now includes an additional 1.9 million products due to concerns that metal bristles can detach during use and become lodged in food.
These detached bristles pose a serious health risk if ingested, potentially requiring medical intervention to remove. The CPSC has received at least 54 reports of detached bristles, with three instances involving individuals who swallowed the wires and needed medical treatment. No deaths have been reported in connection with the recalled brushes.
The affected products are Cuisinart metal-wire grill brushes with black plastic, stainless-steel, or wooden handles. They were sold individually and as part of tool sets. Key model numbers include CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. These brushes were available for purchase between June 2009 and March 2026 at major retailers such as Walmart, T.J. Maxx, Burlington, Ross, and Amazon, as well as directly from Cuisinart. Prices ranged from approximately $8 to $20.
Consumers who own a Cuisinart grill brush are urged to stop using it immediately and check the official recall information to determine if their product is affected. The manufacturer, Conair, is offering affected customers a full refund or a credit for Cuisinart's website, along with an additional 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers are advised to discard the recalled brushes after obtaining their refund or credit.
This expanded recall follows years of concerns surrounding wire grill brushes. In a past incident, a consumer reported needing extensive medical treatment and incurring significant bills after ingesting a detached bristle from a grill brush, which required a complex medical procedure for removal.