Millions of Americans will be firing up the grill over the Fourth of July holiday, but before you throw on your burgers and hot dogs, it's worth taking a quick look at your grill brush.
A massive recall has been issued for nearly 1.72 million Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes after reports that small metal bristles can break loose, stick to food, and be accidentally swallowed.
It's the kind of hazard that's easy to overlook until it happens.
Why Are These Grill Brushes Being Recalled?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal wire bristles can detach during use.
Those loose bristles can remain on the grill grate or become embedded in food, creating a serious ingestion hazard.
Swallowed wire bristles can cause internal injuries to the mouth, throat, stomach, or digestive tract and may require emergency medical treatment or surgery.
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There Have Already Been Injuries
Conair, which distributes the recalled Cuisinart grill brushes, says it has received at least 54 reports of wire bristles detaching.
Three consumers reportedly swallowed metal bristles and required medical treatment to have them removed from their throats or digestive tracts.
Which Grill Brushes are Included?
The recall involves several Cuisinart metal wire bristle brushes sold between June 2009 and March 2026.
The recalled brushes feature black plastic, stainless steel, or wooden handles with "Cuisinart" stamped on them.
Affected model numbers include:
- CCB-100
- CCB-4125
- CCB-5014
- CCB-6450
- CCB-8012
- CCB-4114
- CCB-W2
- CSBS-777
Some of the recalled brushes were also included in several Cuisinart geilling tool sets.
The brushes were sold at Burlington, TJMaxx, Ross, and online through Amazon and Cuisinart for between $8 and $20.
What Should You Do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately.
Conair is offering customers a choice of:
- A full cash refund, or
- A credit to Cuisinart.com worth the refund amount plus an additional 20%
Consumers will be instructed to discard the recalled grill brush as part of the claims process.
A Quick Fourth of July Safety Reminder
Even if your grill brush isn't part of this recall, it's a good habit to inspect your grill grate before cooking.
A quick wipe with a damp cloth or paper towel after cleaning can help remove and loose debris before food hits the grill.
With one of the busiest grilling weekends of the year here, taking an extra minute could help prevent a trip to the emergency room.
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