Conair Expands Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall to More Than 3.6 Million Brushes Over Metal Bristle Ingestion Hazard

Grill brushes are designed to remove food residue and debris from cooking surfaces. However, consumers may have no way of knowing when a tiny metal bristle breaks away from a brush and becomes stuck to a grill grate or embedded in food.

On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a major expansion of the recall involving Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes imported by Conair LLC.

According to the CPSC, small metal wire bristles may detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food. A consumer may then unknowingly swallow the sharp metal bristle, creating a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.

The expanded recall adds approximately 1,905,805 grill brushes to the 1,719,995 brushes previously recalled in July 2026. Altogether, approximately 3,625,800 Cuisinart grill brushes are now affected.

Conair has received at least 54 reports and reviews involving detached wire bristles, including three reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and required medical treatment to remove them from the throat or digestive tract.

If you or a loved one swallowed a metal bristle from a Cuisinart grill brush and suffered throat, esophageal, stomach, intestinal, or other internal injuries, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin may be able to help evaluate a potential product liability claim.

Why Are Cuisinart Grill Brushes Being Recalled?

The recall involves the metal wire bristles used to clean grill surfaces.

According to the CPSC, individual bristles may detach from the brush.

Once detached, a bristle may remain:

• Stuck to the grill grate
• Hidden in food
• Embedded in meat
• Attached to another food item
• Nearly impossible to see before eating

A person may consequently swallow a sharp metal wire without realizing it.

The bristle may then become lodged in the throat or travel into the digestive tract, potentially causing serious internal injuries.

How Many Cuisinart Grill Brushes Are Recalled?

The expanded recall involves approximately 1,905,805 additional brushes. Conair previously recalled approximately 1,719,995 brushes in July 2026.

Therefore, the combined recall now covers approximately: 3,625,800 Cuisinart grill brushes.

The expanded scope makes this one of the larger recent recalls involving metal wire grill brushes.

What Injuries Have Been Reported?

According to the CPSC, Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews involving small wire bristles detaching from the recalled grill brushes.

Among those reports, three consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to have the bristles removed from their digestive tract or throat.

Because a metal bristle can be extremely small and sharp, a consumer may not realize it is present until experiencing pain or other symptoms.

Which Cuisinart Grill Brushes Were Previously Recalled?

The original July 2026 recall included the following models:

• CCB-100 – Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush
• CCB-4125 – 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles
• CCB-5014 – BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper
• CCB-6450 – Triple Bristle Grill Brush
• CCB-8012 – 2-in-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil
• CCB-4114 – Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush
• CCB-W2 – Wood Grill Cleaning Brush
• CSBS-777 – Steam Clean Grill Brush

These products remain included in the expanded recall.

Which Additional Cuisinart Grill Brushes Are Now Recalled?

The August 2026 expansion adds numerous models, including:

• CGWM-024 – Dual Grip Grill Brush
• CGWM-059 – 18″ Bamboo Cleaning Grill Brush
• FCB-501 – Grill Dozer Steam Cleaning Grill Cleaning Tool
• CGS-W18 – 18 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Set
• CCB-134 – Comfort Grill Cleaning Brush
• CGWM-061 – 21″ Tri Wire Grill Brush
• CB-395 – Cross Action Grill Cleaning Brush
• CCB-3001 – Triple Threat Grill Brush
• CGWM-077 – Steam Cleaner Grill Brush
• CGWM-058 – 3 Piece Multi-Use Grill Cleaning System
• CCB-012/021 – Tri-Wire 12-Inch Grill Cleaning Brush
• CGWM-060 – 16″ Wire Detailing Grill Brush
• FBH-51 – Cleaning Brush Replacement

Importantly, consumers should not rely exclusively on these model numbers.

Are All Cuisinart Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Recalled?

The CPSC states that many Cuisinart brand wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.

Were Cuisinart Grill Tool Sets Also Affected?

Yes. Some recalled brushes were included in larger grill tool sets.

According to the CPSC, affected sets include:

• Premium Grill 10 Piece Set – CGS-2010
• 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set – CGS-W13
• 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set – CGS-5014
• 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set – CGS-5020

Consumers who purchased a Cuisinart grilling set should therefore check whether it contained a wire bristle brush.

Where Were the Recalled Cuisinart Grill Brushes Sold?

The recalled brushes were sold at retailers including:

• Walmart
• Burlington
• TJ Maxx
• Ross

They were also sold online, including through Amazon and Cuisinart.

The products were sold from June 2009 through March 2026 for approximately $8 to $20.

Because the distribution period stretches back more than 15 years, consumers may still have older recalled brushes in garages, sheds, outdoor kitchens, or grilling equipment storage.

Who Imported the Recalled Grill Brushes?

The recalled Cuisinart grill brushes were imported by:

Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut

The brushes were manufactured in China.

The recall is identified as CPSC Recall Number 26-717.

Why Is Swallowing a Grill Brush Bristle Dangerous?

A detached grill brush bristle is different from accidentally swallowing a small, smooth object.

The wire is:

• Thin
• Sharp
• Rigid
• Difficult to see
• Capable of penetrating soft tissue

After being swallowed, a metal bristle may potentially become embedded in the:

• Mouth
• Tongue
• Throat
• Tonsils
• Esophagus
• Stomach
• Small intestine
• Large intestine

In severe cases, the bristle may puncture tissue or migrate outside the gastrointestinal tract.

Symptoms of a Swallowed Grill Brush Bristle

Symptoms may depend on where the wire becomes lodged.

Potential symptoms may include:

• Sharp throat pain
• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain when swallowing
• Neck pain
• Chest pain
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Blood in stool
• Fever
• Signs of infection

A person who suspects they swallowed a metal grill brush bristle should seek appropriate medical attention.

Why Can Grill Brush Bristle Injuries Be Difficult to Diagnose?

Metal grill brush bristles can be extremely small. A consumer may not know that a wire was present in their food. Instead, they may suddenly experience pain during or after eating. Because the symptoms can potentially resemble other gastrointestinal or throat conditions, identifying the foreign object may require medical imaging or additional testing. The location of the bristle may also affect how easily doctors can identify and remove it.

Can a Grill Brush Bristle Puncture the Throat?

Potentially. A sharp wire may become embedded in soft tissue in the mouth or throat. Depending on its location, removal may require medical intervention.

Indeed, the CPSC reports that some consumers who swallowed bristles from the recalled Cuisinart brushes sought medical treatment to remove them from the throat or digestive tract.

Can a Grill Brush Bristle Cause Intestinal Injuries?

Potentially. If the wire passes through the throat and stomach, it may travel into the intestines.

A sharp foreign object may potentially cause:

• Internal cuts
• Perforation
• Bleeding
• Inflammation
• Infection
• Abscess formation

A gastrointestinal perforation can become a serious medical emergency.

Can Surgery Be Required?

Yes. Ingestion of detached grill brush bristles creates a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Treatment depends on the location of the wire and the injuries it causes.

Potential treatment may include:

• Endoscopic removal
• Surgical removal
• Repair of damaged tissue
• Treatment for infection
• Hospitalization

Each case is different.

What Is the Remedy for the Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Conair.

Consumers can choose between:

• A full cash refund; or
• A credit for use at Cuisinart.com equal to the full refund amount plus an additional 20% of the cash refund amount

Users will be instructed to discard the recalled brush as part of the recall process. However, if you were injured, you should contact a product liability lawyer at the Law Offices of Jason Turchin before discarding the product or contacting Conair.

What Should Consumers Do Before Grilling Again?

Consumers should stop using any recalled Cuisinart wire bristle brush immediately and verify if it was recalled. Additionally, if a recalled brush was recently used on a grill, consumers may want to carefully inspect and clean the grilling surface before cooking again.

A detached wire could potentially remain on a grate after the brush itself has been removed. The CPSC’s recall focuses on eliminating continued use of the affected brushes.

What If I Already Threw Away My Grill Brush?

If no injury occurred, consumers should follow the recall process and disposal instructions provided by Conair. If an injury already occurred, however, evidence may become important.

Even if the brush was discarded, potentially useful evidence may include:

• Photographs
• Purchase records
• Online order history
• Packaging
• Model information
• Medical imaging
• Removed metal bristle
• Medical records
• Photographs of the grill

A potential claim may still warrant evaluation even if the original brush is unavailable.

What If a Doctor Removed a Metal Bristle?

Preserve any information relating to the removed object.

Potential evidence may include:

• Emergency room records
• Imaging
• Endoscopy reports
• Operative reports
• Pathology or foreign-object records
• Photographs
• The actual wire, if preserved by the medical facility

Medical records may help establish where the bristle was located and what treatment was required.

Product Liability Claims Involving Defective Grill Brushes

A consumer injured by an allegedly defective wire grill brush may potentially have claims under product liability law.

Design Defect

A lawsuit may allege that using metal wire bristles that can detach and remain on cooking surfaces creates an unreasonable ingestion hazard.

Manufacturing Defect

A particular brush may allegedly contain improperly secured bristles or another manufacturing problem that causes wires to detach.

Failure to Warn

A potential claim may allege that consumers were not adequately warned about the risk that metal bristles could detach, remain on food, and be swallowed.

Negligence

Potential allegations may involve:

• Product testing
• Bristle retention testing
• Quality control
• Consumer complaints
• Product monitoring
• Recall timing

The available legal claims depend on the facts and applicable law.

Does the Recall Automatically Prove Conair Is Liable?

A recall can provide important evidence concerning an identified product hazard, but it does not automatically establish liability for an individual injury.

A potential claim may require evidence showing:

• A recalled Cuisinart brush was used.
• A wire bristle detached.
• The bristle contaminated food.
• The consumer swallowed the bristle.
• The bristle caused an injury.
• The consumer suffered damages.

Each claim requires an individual investigation.

What If the Injury Happened Before the Recall?

A potential claim may still exist. The recall date does not necessarily determine when a product first became defective or hazardous.

In fact, this recall covers brushes distributed as far back as 2009.

A person injured before the July or August 2026 recall announcements may therefore still want to determine whether a Cuisinart wire bristle grill brush was involved. Applicable legal deadlines should also be considered.

What Evidence May Help Support a Grill Brush Injury Lawsuit?

Potential evidence may include:

• The grill brush
• Detached wire bristle
• Packaging
• Model number
• Purchase receipt
• Online order history
• Grill photographs
• Food photographs
• Medical imaging
• Emergency room records
• Endoscopy reports
• Surgical records
• Hospital records
• Witness statements

If a metal bristle was medically removed, documentation identifying the foreign object may be particularly important.

Should I Preserve the Recalled Grill Brush After an Injury?

If a serious injury already occurred, consider preserving the brush before disposing of it. Do not continue using it.

Additionally, consider preserving:

• Detached bristles
• Packaging
• Product labels
• Photographs
• Receipts
• Medical records

An engineer or product safety expert may need to inspect the brush.

Compensation in a Cuisinart Grill Brush Injury Lawsuit

A consumer seriously injured after allegedly swallowing a metal grill brush bristle may potentially seek compensation for various losses.

Medical Expenses

Potential damages may include:

• Emergency treatment
• Diagnostic imaging
• Endoscopy
• Hospitalization
• Surgery
• Follow-up treatment

Lost Wages

A serious internal injury or surgical procedure may prevent someone from working during recovery.

Potential compensation may include lost income and, where appropriate, reduced future earning capacity.

Pain and Suffering

Depending on applicable law, compensation may potentially be available for physical pain, emotional distress, permanent impairment, and reduced quality of life.

Future Medical Care

A severe gastrointestinal injury may require additional treatment or monitoring.

What Should You Do After Swallowing a Grill Brush Bristle?

If you believe you swallowed a metal wire from a grill brush:

1. Seek appropriate medical attention.
2. Tell the medical provider that a metal grill brush bristle may be involved.
3. Preserve the grill brush.
4. Stop using the brush immediately.
5. Photograph the brush and grill.
6. Preserve the product packaging and model information.
7. Save purchase or online order records.
8. Preserve medical imaging and records.
9. Ask whether a removed foreign object can be documented or preserved.
10. Consider speaking with an experienced product liability attorney after a serious injury.

How the Law Offices of Jason Turchin May Help

The Law Offices of Jason Turchin can represent individuals nationwide in defective consumer product, foreign-object ingestion, catastrophic injury, and product liability cases.

Our firm may assist by:

• Investigating the grill brush involved
• Preserving the product as evidence
• Reviewing CPSC recall information
• Identifying the model and purchase history
• Obtaining medical and surgical records
• Reviewing imaging and foreign-object evidence
• Documenting internal injuries and future medical needs
• Working with appropriate product and medical experts
• Identifying potentially responsible manufacturers, importers, distributors, and sellers
• Pursuing compensation through settlement negotiations or litigation when appropriate

Cases are generally handled on a contingency fee basis. Attorney’s fees and costs are waived if there is no recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are Cuisinart grill brushes being recalled?

Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and remain on the grill or food. Consumers may unknowingly swallow the wires, potentially causing serious internal injuries.

How many Cuisinart grill brushes are recalled?

Approximately 3,625,800 brushes are now included after Conair expanded the recall by another 1,905,805 units.

Have injuries been reported?

Yes. Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews involving detached bristles. Three consumers reportedly swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from their throat or digestive tract.

Are all Cuisinart wire grill brushes recalled?

Yes. The CPSC states that many Cuisinart brand wire bristle grill brushes are included, including certain older products sold before 2020.

Where were the brushes sold?

They were sold at Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross, and online through retailers including Amazon and Cuisinart from June 2009 through March 2026.

What should I do with a recalled brush?

Stop using it immediately and contact Conair for a refund or eligible Cuisinart.com credit. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled brush. Do not discard it if you have injury.

Can swallowing a grill brush bristle require surgery?

Potentially. Detached bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery.

Can I pursue a claim if my injury occurred before the recall?

Potentially. A recall does not need to occur before an injury for a product liability claim to exist.

Should I keep the grill brush if I was injured?

Consider preserving the brush, detached bristle, packaging, photographs, purchase information, and medical documentation if a serious injury already occurred.

Contact a Cuisinart Grill Brush Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one swallowed a metal grill brush bristle and suffered throat injuries, gastrointestinal injuries, internal bleeding, perforation, infection, or required endoscopic or surgical removal, the Law Offices of Jason Turchin may be able to help evaluate your potential legal options. Call (800) 337-7755 or chat with our team for a free consultation.

Attorney’s fees and costs are waived if there is no recovery.