Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
CPSC Recall #26-282 — February 26, 2026
Product
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Description
This recall involves the metal wire bristle grill brushes with plastic or wood handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long, as described below. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. Only the model numbers listed below are part of this recall.Model No.Brush DescriptionBrush PhotographsDistribution Dates627712” black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo 2021-2026627818” black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo 2021-2026646312” bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name2011-2021646418” bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name2011-2021649321” black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo and metal binder with Weber grill logo2013-2021649412” black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo2013-2021
Hazard
Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Incidents / Injuries
Weber is aware of at least 38 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including four reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Weber for a cold cleaning nylon bristle grill brush replacement. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
Units Affected
About 3.2 million
Sold At
The recalled grill brushes were sold online and in stores at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com from 2011 through 2026 for between $10 and $17. The products have also been found on resale sites, such as eBay.com.
Importer
Weber-Stephen Products LLC, of Palatine, Illinois
Manufactured In
China and Cambodia