Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Over 3.6 Million Brushes Now Recalled
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 26717
- Recall date
- Aug 27, 2026
- Units
- About 1,905,805 additional brushes (Conair previously recalled 1,719,995 grill brushes in July 2026 for a total of 3,625,800)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- Conair
- Made in
- China
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
Contact: Conair toll-free at 888-520-1304 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/grillbrushes or www.cuisinart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Hazard
Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
How to identify the recalled product
This recall expansion involves Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic, stainless steel, and wood handles. The following model numbers were previously recalled and can be found on the product packaging: CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. The following model numbers are part of this recall expansion: CGWM-024, CGWM-059, FCB-501, CGS-W18, CCB-134, CGWM-061, CB-395, CCB-3001, CGWM-077, CGWM-058, CCB-012/021, CGWM-060, and FBH-51.
In addition to the identified models, additional Cuisinart brand wire bristle brushes were sold individually and in sets, prior to 2020. All Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.
The word “Cuisinart” is stamped on the brush handle of the identified models except FCB-501 and CCB-395, where the handle is not stamped. Some of the recalled brushes were also sold as part of the Premium Grill 10 Piece set (CGS-2010), 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set (CGS-W13), 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set (CGS-5014), and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set, (CGS-5020).
The model numbers listed below are part of this recall:
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Aug 27, 2026. It covers About 1,905,805 additional brushes (Conair previously recalled 1,719,995 grill brushes in July 2026 for a total of 3,625,800) units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including three reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat. Conair has 11 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross and online including Amazon and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026 for between $8 and $20.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Conair LLC of Stamford, Connecticut
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Conair-Expands-Recall-of-Cuisinart-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Inge…
- Last published by CPSC
- Aug 27, 2026
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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