Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
CPSC Recall #26-282 — February 26, 2026
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 26-282 |
| Recall Date | February 26, 2026 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3.2 million |
| Importer | Weber-Stephen Products LLC, of Palatine, Illinois |
| Manufactured In | China and Cambodia |
Where It Was Sold
| 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. |
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 Instructions
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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.