CPSC2026-10-01PHYSICAL HAZARD

Walmart Expert Grill brushes recalled for detachable wire bristles ingestion hazard

ASPIRATIONNationwide distributionConsumer goodsOutdoor

What this means

Metal wire bristles can detach from Walmart Expert Grill brushes and stick to food or the grill surface. If swallowed, these bristles can cause serious internal injuries that may require surgery.

  • Stop using the recalled grill brush immediately.
  • Contact Walmart for a full refund or store credit at Walmart or Walmart.com.
  • Return the brush to Walmart or discard it.
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Product photos

Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills
Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills
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
The agency's original wording
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 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.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold at
Sold At: Walmart and online including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
Affected count
About 4,477,655
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Consumer contact
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Walmart-Recalls-Over-4-4-Million-Expert-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard

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