Walmart Expert Grill brush recall
Walmart is recalling about 4,477,655 Expert Grill wire grill brushes because bristles can break off and end up in food. Stop using them and get a refund.
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com.
From CPSC recall 27010
Photos: CPSC
What happened
Walmart is recalling about 4,477,655 Expert Grill wire grill brushes. The recall covers several brush models and an Expert Grill BBQ tool set with 10 pieces. Small bristles can come loose and stick to the grill or to your food. If you swallow one, it can cause serious internal injuries that may need surgery.
No incidents or injuries have been reported. Walmart sold the brushes in its stores and online, including on its own website, from January 2021 through August 2026. They cost between $1 and $28. Walmart imported them, and they were made in China.
Is yours recalled?
Find the model number on the package, or on a sticker or tag attached to the brush. These Expert Grill model numbers are recalled: EX5607031616002, a 16-inch steel fiber scrub brush with a scraper; EX5607031616003, a handheld steel fiber scrub brush; XG1310700206, a 3-head brush with stainless steel bristles; XG1136178597003, a long-handle brush with a scraper; and XG1410700124, a BBQ grill tool set with 10 pieces.
Each brush has a black plastic or stainless steel handle. Some also have a metal scraper. Sales dates differ by model. The earliest began in January 2021, and all ran through August 2026.
What to do
- Stop using the recalled brush or tool set right away.
- Contact Walmart by phone or online. The toll-free line is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central time.
- Walmart offers a full refund or a credit you can use at any Walmart store or on its website.
- Walmart will ask you to either return the brush to Walmart or throw it away.
Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall facts
- Announced
- Oct 1, 2026
- Hazard
- 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.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 4,477,655
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
- Imported by
- Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas
- Made in
- China
- Recall number
- CPSC 27010
Lawsuits & settlements
The recall itself gets you a refund. Money for other losses usually only comes from a class action or settlement, if one follows — often when buyers paid for something that didn't work as promised. If a settlement opens over this recall, it will be listed on Owed's settlements page.
See settlements you qualify forFAQ
Check the model number on the package or on the sticker or tag on the brush. The recalled models are EX5607031616002, EX5607031616003, XG1310700206, XG1136178597003 and XG1410700124. They were sold at Walmart from January 2021 through August 2026.
Stop using it and contact Walmart. You can call toll-free at 800-925-6278 on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central time, or reach Walmart online. Walmart offers a full refund or a credit for its stores or website.
No. Stop using it right away. Loose bristles can stick to the grill or your food, and a swallowed bristle can cause serious internal injuries. Walmart will ask you to return the brush or throw it away.
No. When the recall was announced on October 1, 2026, no incidents or injuries had been reported.
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