In early July, we warned summer grillers about a massive grill brush recall initiated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). At the time, the recall included more than 1 million Cuisinart Grill Brushes. But now, it seems Labor Day grillers need to be on the lookout too, as that recall has expanded. Here's what you need to know and what to do if you have one of these brushes in your kitchen.
What was in the original recall notice?
According to the updated CPSC notice, the recall still applies specifically to Cuisinart metal wire-bristle grill brushes. The brushes are easily identifiable by their black plastic, stainless steel, and wooden handles.
The model numbers included in the initial recall are printed on the product packaging. They include:
- CCB-100
- CCB-4125
- CCB-5014
- CCB-6450
- CCB-8012
- CCB-4114
- CCB-W2
- CSBS-777
What about this expanded recall?
On August 27, the CPSC expanded the original recall to include "about" 1,905,805 additional brushes, bringing the total recall number to 3,625,800. The updated recall includes the following model numbers:
- CGWM-024
- CGWM-059
- FCB-501
- CGS-W18
- CCB-134
- CGWM-061
- CB-395
- CCB-3001
- CGWM-077
- CGWM-058
- CCB-012/021
- CGWM-060
- FBH-51
Across both the original and expanded recall, the CPSC explained that consumers can look for the word “Cuisinart” stamped on the brush handle as another indicator that their brush may be at risk.
The brushes, the CPSC added, were mostly sold individually, though some of the recalled brushes were also sold as part of the 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), and 20-Piece Deluxe Grill Set (CGS-5020).
Why are these grill brushes being recalled?
The brushes, across both the original and expanded groups, are being recalled because "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."
The company, the notice added, is aware of at least 54 reports of the small wire bristles detaching from the grill brushes, including "three reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat."
Where were these brushes sold?
The recalled grill brushes were sold in Burlington, T.J. Maxx, and Ross stores, as well as online at retailers such as Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com, from June 2009 through March 2026, for between $8 and $20.
What should I do if I have one of these brushes in my kitchen?
According to the CPSC notice, "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." After you submit your refund request, you will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
