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Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard

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CPSCRecall 27010Home & outdoor

What to do

Refund

Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Consumers will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them.
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Contact (CPSC): Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

Read the official notice on cpsc.gov (opens in a new tab)

Hazard

Why it was recalled

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.
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Incidents and injuries (CPSC): None reported.

Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills
Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills Photo: CPSC.

Is it yours? Products and codes

This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush: Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates EX5607031616002 Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills January 2025-August 2026 EX5607031616003 Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning January 2025-August 2026 XG1310700206 Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle January 2022 to August 2026 XG1136178597003 Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7" January 2021 to August 2026 XG1410700124 Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit December 2023 to August 2026
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  • Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes

    Quantity
    About 4,477,655

Where it was sold (CPSC): Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.

More photos from CPSC

  • Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning
    Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning
  • Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle
    Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle
  • Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7"
    Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7"
  • Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit
    Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit

About this record

Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Firm
Walmart (other notices of this firm)

If someone was hurt or swallowed something: call 911, or Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

About this recall

What is the hazard?

CPSC states: “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.”

What should owners do?

CPSC states: “Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Consumers will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them.”

Which products are included?

CPSC states: “This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush: Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates EX5607031616002 Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills January 2025-August 2026 EX5607031616003 Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning January…”

When was this recall published?

CPSC published recall 27010 on October 1, 2026.

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