Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Over 3.6 Million Brushes Now Recalled

Official action

Source. US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Official identifier. 26-717

Date. 2026-08-27

Jurisdiction. United States

Hazard (official). 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.

Action / remedy (official). 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. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.

Product. Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes

Identification details. This recall expansion involves Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic, stainless steel, and wood handles. The following model numbers were previously recalled and can be found on the product packaging: CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. The following model numbers are part of this recall expansion: 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, and FBH-51. In addition to the identified models, additional Cuisinart brand wire bristle brushes were sold individually and in sets, prior to 2020. All Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.The word “Cuisinart” is stamped on the brush handle of the identified models except FCB-501 and CCB-395, where the handle is not stamped. 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).The model numbers listed below are part of this recall:Model No.Brush DescriptionBrush PhotographDistribution DatesCCB-100Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning BrushJanuary 2013-March 2026CCB-41254-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire BristlesOctober 2022-March 2026CCB-5014BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5" Stainless SteelJune 2009-March 2026CCB-6450Tripple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles January 2025-March 2026CCB-80122-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil January 2025-March 2026CCB-4114Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush 2024CCB-W2Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5" with Pakka Wood Handle) March 2024-July 2025CSBS-777Steam Clean Grill BrushMarch 2014-July 2025CGWM-024Dual Grip Grill Brush2018-2026CGWM-05918" Bamboo Cleaning Grill Brush2019-2026 FCB-501Grill Dozer Steam Cleaning Grill Cleaning Tool2009-2026 CGS-W1818-Piece Wooden Handle Grill Set2017-2026 CCB-134Comfort Grill Cleaning Brush - (Colors: Black, Red, Green, Blue)2017-2026 CGWM-06121" Tri-Wire Grill Brush2020-2026 CB-395Cross-Action Grill Cleaning Brush2014-2026 CCB-3001Triple Threat Grill Brush2019-2026 CGWM-077Steam Cleaner Grill Brush2019-2026 CGWM-0583-Piece Multi-Use Grill Cleaning SystemPrior to 2019CCB-012/021Tri-Wire 12”-Inch Grill Cleaning BrushPrior to 2019CGWM-06016” Wire Detailing Grill BrushPrior to 2019FBH-51Cleaning Brush ReplacementPrior to 2019

Units. About 1,905,805 additional brushes (Conair previously recalled 1,719,995 grill brushes in July 2026 for a total of 3,625,800)

Incidents reported by CPSC. Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached 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.

Remedy type. Refund

Sold at. Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross and online including Amazon and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026 for between $8 and $20.

Official record

Licence: US Government recall data made available for business and application reuse

Attribution: Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice