Nexgrill Recalls Over 10.2 Million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard; Sold at Home Depot

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund to be issued as a gift card. Consumers will be provided with a registration code as part of the recall process and will be directed to upload a photograph of their grill brush with that code and their initials to the recall website to register for the recall. After receiving a confirmation email that their registration has been successfully processed, consumers will then receive directions on how to discard of the recalled grill brush.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including five reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.

Product description

This recall involves Nexgrill metal wire bristle grill brushes with black plastic or wood handles measuring between 18 and 21 inches long. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, 530-0042. Only the model numbers listed below are part of this recall. The word "Nexgrill" is included on each model. Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates 530-0024 19-Inch Grill Brush 2015-2026 530-0024G Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper 2022-2026 530-0034 Long Handle Grill Brush 2015-2026 530-0039 Grill Brush and Scraper 2015-2026 530-0041 Grill Brush with Scrub Pad 2015-2026 530-0042 Wood Handle Grill Brush 2015-2021

Sold on

The recalled grill brushes were sold in stores at Home Depot and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026 for between about $5 and $15.

Contact the company

Nexgrill toll-free at 800-942-1498 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall or www.nexgrill.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.