With the Fourth of July weekend here, Conair is recalling almost 2 million wire grill brushes due to concerns that the metal bristles could detach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Eight different Cuisinart models are affected by the recall, with some being sold nationwide since 2009. The CPSC said some bristles could get stuck to grill grates and end up in people’s food, “posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.”
The 1,719,995 recalled brushes were sold online through Amazon and Cuisinart’s website, as well as in-person at Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores, according to the CPSC.
According to the recall notice, Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews alleging that the bristles detached from the brush, with three people reporting that they swallowed the metal bristles.
“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 CPSC said.
What Cuisinart Grill Brushes Are Being Recalled?
The recall issued by the CPSC includes the following model numbers, in addition to the years they were sold:
CCB-100, Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush (sold 2013 – 2026)
CCB-4125, 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles (sold 2022 – 2026)
CCB-5014, BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5″ Stainless Steel (sold 2009 – 2026)
CCB-6450, Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles (sold 2025 – 2026)
CCB-8012, 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil (sold 2025 – 2026)
CCB-4114, Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush (sold 2024)
CCB-W2, Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5″ with Pakka Wood Handle) (sold 2024 – 2025)
CSBS-777, Steam Clean Grill Brush (sold 2014 – 2025)
Reporting by Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
