Is your grill brush a hidden danger? Millions recalled due to serious injury risk
Approximately 10.2 million popular cooking utensils sold nationwide are being recalled following several reports of the bristles detaching, becoming lodged in food and posing a serious ingestion hazard.
According to Nexgrill , these small metal wires can cause internal injuries that may require surgery if swallowed.
The recall, announced March 26, 2026, involves several models of brushes sold at Home Depot and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026.
The company has received at least 68 reports of bristles detaching , including five instances where consumers sought medical treatment to remove metal bristles from their digestive tracts or throats.
The brushes were sold for between about $5 and $15.
The affected products feature either black plastic or wood handles and measure between 18 and 21 inches long.
The word "Nexgrill" is printed on each model.
The recall includes model numbers 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041 and 530-0042.
These model numbers can be found on the original product packaging.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund, which will be issued as a gift card.
According to the recall website , customers must register for the refund by uploading a photograph of their brush along with a provided registration code and their initials.
Once registration is confirmed via email, consumers will receive instructions on how to properly discard the brush.
Nexgrill Industries, Inc., of Chino, California, imported the brushes, which were manufactured in China. The recall is identified as number 26-339.
For more information, consumers can reach Nexgrill toll-free at 800-942-1498 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Inquiries can also be made online at nexgrill.com by clicking on the "Product Recalls" link.
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