3.2 Million Weber Grill Brushes Recalled Over Serious Injury Risk
Weber just recalled about 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes after some users reported swallowing bristles, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The models include both plastic and wooden handle brushes sold by the grill manufacturer between 2011 and 2026. Weber said it is aware of at least 38 reports in which bristles from the recalled brushes detached from the grill brush and four instances in which consumers swallowed metal bristles and had to seek medical treatment.
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“Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery,” the CPSC said in its report. Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Weber for a nylon bristle brush replacement. These are the recalled models:
- 6277, 12-inch brush with black plastic handle (sold 2021 - 2026)
- 6278, 18-inch brush with black plastic handle (sold 2021 - 2026)
- 6493, 21-inch brush with black plastic handle and metal binder (sold 2013 - 2021)
- 6494, 12-inch brush with black plastic handle (sold 2013 - 2021)
- 6463, 12-inch brush with bamboo handle and metal scraper (sold 2011 - 2021)
- 6464, 18-inch brush with bamboo handle and metal scraper (sold 2011 - 2021)
These brushes were sold at various retailers between 2011 and 2026, including Lowe’s, The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target and sold for between $10 and $17, according to the recall. Some brushes were also sold on such resale sites as eBay.com.
Weber’s recall highlights the hazard wire grill brushes pose to consumers. A study conducted by the University of Missouri School of Medicine in 2016 estimated nearly 1,700 injuries related to these brushes between 2002 and 2014.
If ingested, these wires can cause immediate severe pain from punctures and even result in gastrointestinal tract perforation that requires surgery, according to a report the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out in 2012.