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CPSC2026-03-26PHYSICAL HAZARD

Nexgrill metal wire grill brushes recalled for detachable bristles ingestion hazard

Nexgrill
LACERATIONNationwide distribution

Stop using Nexgrill grill brushes immediately

Nexgrill grill brushes sold at Home Depot can shed small metal wire bristles that may stick to food or the grill surface. If swallowed, these bristles can cause serious internal injuries requiring surgery. The company has identified at least 68 cases where bristles detached, including five people who needed medical care.

  • Stop using your Nexgrill grill brush right away if you own models 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, or 530-0042.
  • Visit the Nexgrill recall website and register your brush with a photo to receive a full refund gift card.
  • Follow the recall site's instructions to safely discard the brush.
  • If anyone has swallowed metal bristles, seek immediate medical attention.

Product photos

Recalled Nexgrill 19-Inch Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0024)
Recalled Nexgrill 19-Inch Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0024)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush with Scraper (Model Number 530-0024G)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush with Scraper (Model Number 530-0024G)
Recalled Nexgrill Long Handle Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0034)
Recalled Nexgrill Long Handle Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0034)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush and Scraper (Model Number 530-0039)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush and Scraper (Model Number 530-0039)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush with Scrub Pad (Model Number 530-0041)
Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush with Scrub Pad (Model Number 530-0041)
Recalled Nexgrill Wood Handle Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0042)
Recalled Nexgrill Wood Handle Grill Brush (Model Number 530-0042)
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.
Sold at
The recalled grill brushes were sold in stores at Home Depot and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026 for between about $5 and $15.
Affected count
About 10.2 million
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Consumer contact
Nexgrill toll-free at 800-942-1498 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall or www.nexgrill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Nexgrill-Recalls-Over-10-2-Million-Metal-Wire-Bristle-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Sold-at-Home-Depot

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