Serious riskCPSC
Nexgrill metal wire grill brushes recalled for ingestion risk
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.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
- 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.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- All ages
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Details
- Units affected
- 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.
- Illnesses reported
- Yes
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company 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.
- Recall number
- 26339
In the CPSC's words
- 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.