The recall covers 1,719,995 metal wire bristle grill brushes imported by Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, the affected products were sold for between $8 and $20 at Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores, as well as online through Amazon and Cuisinart.com, from June 2009 through March 2026.
The affected brushes have black plastic, stainless steel or wood handles, with the word “Cuisinart” stamped on the handle. The CPSC said the small metal wires can detach during use and stick to a grill or food, creating an ingestion hazard and a risk of internal injuries that may require surgery.
Eight Cuisinart Grill Brush Models Are Included in the Recall
The recall covers eight Cuisinart grill brush models, each identified by a specific model number found on the product packaging. The affected products are:
- CCB-100 — Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush
- CCB-4125 — 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles
- CCB-5014 — BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper
- CCB-6450 — Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles
- CCB-8012 — 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil
- CCB-4114 — Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush
- CCB-W2 — Wood Grill Cleaning Brush
- CSBS-777 — Steam Clean Grill Brush
Distribution dates varied considerably by model. The CCB-5014 had the longest listed distribution period, from June 2009 through March 2026, while the CCB-4114 Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush was distributed during 2024. Model numbers can be found on the product packaging.
Some recalled brushes were also included in larger Cuisinart tool collections. According to the CPSC recall notice, those products include the Premium Grill 10 Piece Set, the 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set, the 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set and the 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set. The affected products were manufactured in China and imported by Conair. Only the eight brush model numbers identified in the recall notice are included.
Three Consumers Required Medical Treatment After Swallowing Detached Bristles
Conair has received at least 54 reports and reviews involving small wire bristles detaching from the recalled grill brushes. Three consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to have them removed from their digestive tract or throat.
According to the CPSC, consumers should stop using the recalled brushes immediately and contact Conair for a refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com. The recall notice states that the credit is worth the full refund amount plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard their affected brushes.
The recall was announced on July 2, 2026, under recall number 26-601. Consumers can contact Conair toll-free at 888-520-1304 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or use the company’s designated recall website. The Cuisinart action follows a separate CPSC recall announced in March involving 10 million Nexgrill grill brushes over a similar risk that metal bristles could break off and end up in food.
