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Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, ConAir announced it is recalling about 2 million wire grill brushes because the metal bristles can peel off, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Eight different Cuisinart models are affected by the recall, some of which have been sold nationwide since 2009. The CPSC said some of the hairs could get caught on grill grates and end up in human food, “posing a risk of ingestion and a risk of serious internal organ injury that may require surgery.”
The 1,719,995 recalled brushes were sold online through Amazon and the Cuisinart website, as well as in-person at Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores, the CPSC said.
According to the recall notice, Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews that claim the brush bristles came off, and three people reported swallowing the metal bristles.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Conair for a full refund or receive a credit to use on Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the refund amount. Consumers are asked to discard the recalled grill brushes,” the CPSC said.
Here’s what you need to know:
Which Cuisinart grill brushes are included in the recall?
The recall issued by the CPSC includes the following model numbers in addition to the year of sale:
- CCB-100, Triple Bristle Grille Cleaning Brush (Sold from 2013 to 2026)
- CCB-4125, 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristle (2022-2026 Sales)
- CCB-5014, BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5″ Stainless Steel (Sold 2009-2026)
- CCB-6450 Triple hair grill brush SS hair (sold in 2025-2026)
- CCB-8012, 2-In-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil (Sold in 2025-2026)
- CCB-4114, Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush (Sold in 2024)
- CCB-W2, Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5 inches, with Pakka Wood Handle) (Sold in 2024-2025)
- CSBS-777, Steam Clean Grill Brush (Sold from 2014 to 2025)
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