Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes to Over 3.6 Million

CPSC announces expansion of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brush recall due to ingestion hazard; consumers urged to stop using and contact Conair for refund.

3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 2:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 3, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission () announced on August 27, 2026, that Conair is expanding its recall of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The expansion adds about 1,905,805 brushes to the 1,719,995 previously recalled in July 2026, for a total of about 3,625,800 brushes, according to the recall notice. The recall now includes all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes, including those sold individually and in sets prior to 2020. According to the recall notice, 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: [list omitted in original story]. The hazard is that small metal wire bristles can detach and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where bristles detached, including three reports of consumers who swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment, according to the notice. Consumers should stop using the recalled 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 brushes. The recall number is .

Earlier reports

Sep 3, 2026, 2:54 p.m. ET
CPSC: Conair Expands Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall After Reports of Swallowed Bristles
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on August 27, 2026, an expansion of the recall of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes, citing reports of consumers swallowing detached bristles. According to the CPSC recall notice, 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 them from their digestive tract or throat.
The recall expansion covers about 1,905,805 additional brushes, bringing the total to 3,625,800, after Conair previously recalled 1,719,995 grill brushes in July 2026. The recalled brushes have black plastic, stainless steel, or wood handles, with the word “Cuisinart” stamped on the handle of most models. The expansion includes model numbers 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. Previously recalled model numbers are CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. In addition, some recalled brushes were 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). All Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes, including those sold individually or in sets prior to 2020, are included.
The CPSC states that small metal wire bristles can detach and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Consumers should stop using the recalled 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 brushes.
Sep 3, 2026, 2:41 p.m. ETFirst report
Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Conair is expanding its recall of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard. The recall now covers about 1,905,805 additional brushes, bringing the total to 3,625,800 after a previous recall in July 2026 of 1,719,995 brushes, according to the CPSC recall notice.
The hazard is that small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing a risk of serious internal injuries if swallowed. Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where bristles detached, including three reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat.
The recall includes all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes. The 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 model numbers listed below 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).
Consumers should stop using the recalled 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 brushes. The CPSC recall notice is available at the provided link.

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