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Walmart Expert Grill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes

Small metal wire bristles can detach from these grill brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard.

Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice

What happened

Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas, is recalling about 4,477,655 Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes. 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. No incidents have been reported.

The recalled brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with a metal scraper attached. They were sold at Walmart and online, including Walmart.com, from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28. The brushes were made in China.

Consumers will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them. A refund will be offered.

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What to do

If yours is listed below:

  1. Stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately.
  2. Contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com.
  3. You will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them.

What you get Refund

Call Walmart 800-925-6278

Full text from CPSC

Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Consumers will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them.

Is yours affected?

Compare these details with your product, then check the CPSC notice for which ones are recalled.

  1. Expert Grill 21” 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle

    Model no.
    • XG1310700206
    Distribution
    January 2022 to August 2026

  2. Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills

    Model no.
    • EX5607031616002
    Distribution
    January 2025-August 2026

  3. Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning

    Model no.
    • EX5607031616003
    Distribution
    January 2025-August 2026

  4. Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7”

    Model no.
    • XG1136178597003
    Distribution
    January 2021 to August 2026

  5. Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit

    Model no.
    • XG1410700124
    Distribution
    December 2023 to August 2026

Product description from CPSC

This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush:

Recall details

Recalled
Sold in

Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.

Company
Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, ArkansasChina
Hazard
Swallowing hazard
Recall number
27-010
Units affected
About 4,477,655
Reported incidents
None reported.
Contact
Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Made in
China

Timeline

  1. Announced by CPSC · Listed on Recall Canary

  2. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 5, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens in a new tab)