BBQ season may be over, but double-check your grilling tools.
Millions of grill brushes sold at Walmart are being recalled due to an ingestion hazard that could require surgery, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The products, named “Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes,” were recalled Thursday, Oct. 1. The agency said metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to a grill or food.
Here’s what consumers should know about the recall and what to do next.
Which Brushes Are Recalled?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 4,477,655 brushes were affected. The recall number is 27-010.
The products have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some have an attached metal scraper. They were sold at Walmart stores and on its website from January 2021 through August 2026 for $1 to $28.
The affected products are:
- Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7 inches (distributed January 2021-August 2026; model XG1136178597003)
- Expert Grill 21-inch 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle (distributed January 2022-August 2026; model XG1310700206)
- Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit (distributed December 2023-August 2026; model XG1410700124)
- Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills (distributed January 2025-August 2026; model EX5607031616002)
- Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning (distributed January 2025-August 2026; model EX5607031616003)
No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall.
What Should Buyers Do?
Customers should stop using the recalled brushes and either discard them or return them to Walmart for a refund or store credit.
Call Walmart at 1-800-925-6278, visit walmart.com/help or corporate.walmart.com/recalls, or select “Product Recalls” at the bottom of Walmart’s website.
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