3.6 million Cuisinart grill brushes recalled after people swallowed bristles

What was recalled

The recall covers Cuisinart-brand metal wire bristle grill brushes imported by Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut. The brushes have black plastic, stainless steel or wood handles.

This is an expansion, not a first announcement. On July 2, 2026, Conair recalled about 1,719,995 brushes across eight model numbers (CPSC recall number 26-601). On Aug. 27, 2026, it added about 1,905,805 brushes and 13 more model numbers (recall number 26-717), bringing the total to about 3,625,800.

The expanded notice goes beyond a model list. CPSC says additional Cuisinart wire bristle brushes were sold individually and in sets before 2020, and states that “all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.” That covers wire bristle grill brushes only, not other Cuisinart products.

Some brushes were sold inside the Premium Grill 10 Piece set (CGS-2010), the 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set (CGS-W13), the 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set (CGS-5014) and the 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set (CGS-5020).

Why the brushes were recalled

CPSC's hazard statement: small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.

That wording is identical in the July 2 and Aug. 27 notices. What changed on Aug. 27 is scope. Conair and CPSC extended the same hazard finding to 13 more model numbers and to older Cuisinart wire bristle brushes sold before 2020, so the recall now reaches every Cuisinart wire bristle grill brush rather than a fixed model list.

Neither notice explains why the expansion models were not included in July, and this article does not speculate. CPSC's page lists separate wire bristle brush recalls from Nexgrill and Weber; those have their own notices and remedies and are not covered here.

Where the brushes were sold

According to the Aug. 27 notice, the brushes were sold at Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores and online at Amazon and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026, for between $8 and $20.

The July 2 notice listed Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross plus Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com. Walmart appears for the first time in the expansion. Other Walmart-linked recalls in this batch include the Mainstays dresser reannouncement and the Martina mango recall.

Distribution dates vary by model. CCB-5014 was sold from June 2009 to March 2026 and CCB-100 from January 2013 to March 2026. Four expansion models (CGWM-058, CCB-012/021, CGWM-060 and FBH-51) were distributed before 2019 only, so a brush bought years ago can still be included. The brushes were manufactured in China.

How to identify a recalled brush

Model numbers are printed on the product packaging. If the packaging is gone, look for the word “Cuisinart” stamped on the brush handle. CPSC says the stamp appears on all identified models except FCB-501 and CB-395 (written as CCB-395 in one line of the notice), whose handles are not stamped.

Because CPSC states that all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included, you do not need a model match to qualify. The table lists the 21 model numbers named across the two notices, with the distribution dates CPSC gives for each and the notice that first named it.

Reported injuries

Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews in which small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes. Three of those involved consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.

The same figures appear in both the July 2 and Aug. 27 notices, so the public count did not rise with the expansion. CPSC does not state the ages of the injured consumers, which models were involved or when the incidents occurred.

CPSC's hazard statement says a swallowed bristle poses a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. The notice contains no further medical detail, and this article adds none. Product-related injuries can be reported to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.

What to do if you have one

CPSC's remedy, as written on the notice: “Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.”

The notice does not ask you to ship the brush back, and it does not list what proof Conair requires. Photographing the brush, its model number and any packaging before you discard it costs nothing.

Contact channels on the notice: Conair toll-free at 888-520-1304 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday; online at recallrtr.com/grillbrushes; or cuisinart.com, under “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

1. Stop using the brush immediately and set it aside so no one uses it on a grill.
2. Find the model number on the packaging or the Cuisinart stamp on the handle. CPSC says all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included, so an unlisted model still qualifies.
3. Contact Conair at 888-520-1304 (8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or at recallrtr.com/grillbrushes.
4. Choose the full refund or the Cuisinart.com credit worth the full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount.
5. Discard the brush when Conair asks you to. Do not resell it; federal law prohibits selling recalled products.

Who issued the recall and when

The recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut, the importer. The brushes were manufactured in China.

• Original recall: July 2, 2026, CPSC recall number 26-601, about 1,719,995 brushes, eight model numbers.
• Expansion: Aug. 27, 2026, CPSC recall number 26-717, about 1,905,805 additional brushes, 13 more model numbers plus all other Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes.
• Combined total: about 3,625,800 brushes.
• Status: the Aug. 27 notice is the current version. It repeats the July model list, adds to it, and keeps the same remedy and contact number.

Other CPSC recalls dated Aug. 27, 2026 in this batch include the MD Wipe Outz numbing wipes recall and the HABA Rainbow Rattle recall.

How to monitor recalls and why to keep your receipts

No single feed covers every recall. Check the CPSC recalls page for household products and toys, the FDA recalls page for food, drugs, supplements and cosmetics, USDA FSIS recalls for meat and poultry, FoodSafety.gov alerts, and the NHTSA VIN lookup for vehicles. Retailers often notify account holders about recalled purchases, and brands post notices on their own sites, as Cuisinart does under “Product Recalls.”

Keep receipts, order confirmations and photos of packaging, model numbers, lot codes and best-by dates. Those records may matter if a company refund, reimbursement or a future claim program becomes available, and they prove what you bought and when. Owed tracks open class action settlements, which are separate from recalls; our guide to filing a class action claim explains how claim programs work when they exist.

Glossary

Recall expansion

An update that adds products, models or units to an existing recall. The hazard and remedy usually stay the same; the list of affected items grows.

Model number

The code printed on packaging, and sometimes on the product, that identifies a specific design, such as CCB-100. CPSC recalls are usually defined by model number.

Ingestion hazard

CPSC's term for a product or part that can be swallowed and cause internal injury. For wire brushes, the risk is a loose bristle sticking to the grill or food.

Remedy

What the company offers for a recalled product: a refund, replacement or repair. Conair's remedy is a full refund or a Cuisinart.com credit worth the refund plus 20%.

Recall number

CPSC's identifier for a specific notice, such as 26-601 for the July recall and 26-717 for the expansion. Quote it when you contact the company or CPSC.

Importer

The company that brought the product into the U.S. and is responsible for the recall; here, Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut.

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