Recall Alert: Over 3.2 Million Metal Wire Grill Brushes Recalled

RECALL ALERT: Certain grill brushes have been recalled after loose bristles caused internal injuries requiring surgery. We recommend replacing your grill brush annually. As part of our service, we’ll notify you if we find any bristles inside your grill during cleaning.

​Description:This recall involves the metal wire bristle grill brushes with plastic or wood handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long, as described below. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. Only the model numbers listed below are part of this recall.

​Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Weber for a cold cleaning nylon bristle grill brush replacement. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.

Incidents/Injuries:
​Weber is aware of at least 38 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including four reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.

Sold At:
The recalled grill brushes were sold online and in stores at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com from 2011 through 2026 for between $10 and $17. The products have also been found on resale sites, such as eBay.com.
Importer(s):Weber-Stephen Products LLC, of Palatine, Illinois

​Weber toll-free at 877-597-9588 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://weberbrushrecall.expertinquiry.com/ or https://www.weber.com and click on “Recall Notice” on the bottom of the page for more information.

Manufactured In:
China and Cambodia
Recall number:
26-282