Warning
Nexgrill Recalls Over 10.2 Million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold at Home Depot
The CPSC record for this recall reports injuries. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
WarningRecall #26339
Nexgrill Recalls Over 10.2 Million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold at Home Depot
Nexgrill Industries, Inc. of Chino, California · Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Product Description
This recall involves Nexgrill metal wire bristle grill brushes with black plastic or wood handles measuring between 18 and 21 inches long. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, 530-0042. Only the model numbers listed below are part of this recall. The word "Nexgrill" is included on each model. Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates 530-0024 19-Inch Grill Brush 2015-2026 530-0024G Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper 2022-2026 530-0034 Long Handle Grill Brush 2015-2026 530-0039 Grill Brush and Scraper 2015-2026 530-0041 Grill Brush with Scrub Pad 2015-2026 530-0042 Wood Handle Grill Brush 2015-2021
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
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund to be issued as a gift card. Consumers will be provided with a registration code as part of the recall process and will be directed to upload a photograph of their grill brush with that code and their initials to the recall website to register for the recall. After receiving a confirmation email that their registration has been successfully processed, consumers will then receive directions on how to discard of the recalled grill brush.
Refund
Reported Injuries
Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including five reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC has recalled about 10.2 million units of Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes, manufactured by Nexgrill Industries, Inc. of Chino, California. The recall was announced on March 26, 2026. 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. The CPSC's incident record for this recall reports injuries. Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including five reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought. Consumers should discontinue use and obtain a full refund. The manufacturer has confirmed the recall and is providing remedy options to affected purchasers. Report any incidents involving this product to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
This recall appears in: Choking & Small-Parts Hazards.
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