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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that more than 10 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold at home improvement stores will be recalled after reports that loose hairs can get into food and cause injuries.
According to the CPSC, the recall applies to six models of Nex grill brushes, priced between $5 and $15, that were sold across the U.S. from 2015 to 2026. The agency said the metal bristles can break off and stick to grill grates and, if swallowed, can get stuck in the throat or digestive tract and cause internal damage.
According to the CPSC, NexGrill is aware of at least 68 reports of hair loss, five of which required treatment.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund, which will be issued as a gift card, authorities said. Nexgrill also provides instructions on how to dispose of your brushes.
Which Nexgrill brushes are included in the recall?
The recall issued by the CPSC includes the following model numbers in addition to the year of sale:
- 530-0024, 19-inch grill brush (sold 2015-2026)
- 530-0024G, Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper (Sold 2022-2026)
- 530-0034, Long Handle Grill Brush (Sold 2015-2026)
- 530-0039, Grill Brush and Scraper (Sold 2015-2026)
- 530-0041, Grill Brush with Scrub Pad (Sold 2015-2026)
- 530-0042, Wood Handle Grill Brush (Sold 2015-2021)
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