Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall: Models, Refund and Safety Checklist

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If a Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brush is stored beside your grill, in the garage or in a camping kit, stop using it now. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission expanded Conair’s recall of Cuisinart metal wire-bristle grill brushes on August 27, 2026. The expansion covers about 1,905,805 additional brushes. Combined with roughly 1,719,995 brushes recalled in July, the total is 3,625,800.

The danger is not limited to a brush that looks obviously damaged. Small metal bristles can detach, remain on a cooking grate and stick to food. According to the CPSC, Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews involving detached bristles. Three consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to have them removed from the throat or digestive tract. A bristle can be difficult to see on food and can cause a serious internal injury that requires surgery.

Key takeaways

Every Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brush is included. The expanded CPSC notice goes beyond the listed model numbers and says all Cuisinart-brand wire-bristle grill brushes are covered, including additional brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020.
Stop using the brush immediately. Do not make one more cleaning pass or pull on the bristles to “test” the brush. Isolate it so another household member does not use it.
Use the official recall process. The remedy offers a full cash refund or a Cuisinart.com credit equal to the cash refund plus 20%. Follow the recall administrator’s instructions before discarding the brush.
Inspect a recently cleaned grill before cooking again. When the grill is cool and the fuel is off, use bright light to check the top, underside and edges of the grate. Do not cook if you cannot rule out a loose bristle.
Tell a clinician about possible wire-bristle ingestion. Severe pain while swallowing, throat pain or abdominal pain after grilled food warrants prompt medical evaluation. Call 911 for breathing difficulty, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness or another life-threatening emergency.

What happened?

This is a major expansion of a recall first announced in July 2026. The original action included models CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2 and CSBS-777. The August 27 expansion added 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.

Do not use that list as the only test. The expanded notice states that additional Cuisinart wire-bristle brushes were sold individually and in sets before 2020 and that all Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes are included in the recall. A missing box, receipt or model label therefore does not automatically put a brush outside the recall. If it is a Cuisinart brush with metal wire bristles, stop using it and verify the product through the official recall process.

The affected brushes were made with black plastic, stainless-steel or wood handles. Most identified models have “Cuisinart” stamped on the handle, but the FCB-501 and CB-395 may not be stamped. Some recalled brushes also came in 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). That does not necessarily mean every other tool in a set must be discarded; follow the recall administrator’s instructions for the brush and remedy.

The CPSC says the brushes were sold from June 2009 through March 2026 for about $8 to $20. Retailers included Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross, as well as online sellers including Amazon and Cuisinart.com. Because the sales period spans nearly 17 years, check more than recent purchases. Look in seasonal storage, RV compartments, camping boxes, a second home, an apartment’s shared grill cabinet and tool sets received as gifts.

Why a tiny bristle can cause a serious injury

A wire bristle can break away during cleaning and lodge on or under a grate. At the next cookout, it may attach to meat or another food and be swallowed without being noticed. The CDC has described patients with severe pain on swallowing or severe abdominal pain after ingesting grill-brush bristles. In the reported cases, clinicians removed bristles from the neck with laryngoscopy or from the digestive tract with colonoscopy or emergency abdominal surgery. Those historical cases are not the incident count for this specific brand; they explain the injury mechanism and why prompt disclosure to a clinician matters.

Thin metal objects may be difficult for a consumer to spot and can also be challenging to localize medically. If sudden throat pain, painful swallowing or sharp abdominal pain begins after a grilled meal, do not assume it is indigestion or a harmless food fragment. Tell the medical team that food may have been cooked on a grate cleaned with a wire-bristle brush. Do not try to push a possible sharp object down by eating bread or bulky food, induce vomiting, or attempt to locate it with a household magnet.

Who may be affected?

Households that use a Cuisinart wire brush

The grill itself can be gas, charcoal, electric or portable; the question is whether the recalled brush was used on a food-contact grate. A brush that has been used only a few times is still covered if it meets the recall description. The absence of visible gaps in the bristle bed does not prove that no bristle has detached.

Managers of shared grills

Apartment communities, parks, churches, clubs and workplaces may have old cleaning tools in a common cabinet even when no one remembers who purchased them. Remove a recalled brush from service, label it clearly and tell other users not to return it to the grill area. Adding a new tool without isolating the old one leaves a chance that someone will use the recalled brush again.

Campers, tailgaters and event organizers

Grill tools are often seasonal and their purchase dates are easily forgotten. Check RV storage, tailgate bins, vacation homes and event-supply boxes now, before an old brush is grabbed during a rushed setup. A tool bought years ago or received as part of a set may still be included.

Anyone with symptoms after eating grilled food

Most sore throats and stomachaches are not caused by a wire bristle. But recent food from a grill cleaned with a wire brush changes what a clinician needs to know. Sudden severe pain when swallowing, a persistent foreign-body sensation in the throat, or sharp or worsening abdominal pain should be evaluated promptly. Provide the meal time, symptom onset and brush information if available.

What to do now

1. Isolate the brush and prevent reuse

After the grill is completely cool, place the brush in a paper bag or box and mark it “Do not use.” Keep it away from children, pets and kitchen utensils because loose bristles may fall from the brush. The CPSC says consumers will be asked to discard recalled brushes, but complete the required identification, photo or disposal steps before throwing the product away.

2. Check the brand and product form

Look for “Cuisinart” on the handle and check retained packaging, receipts or online order history for a model number. Remember that the FCB-501 and CB-395 may not have the brand stamped on the handle and that a brush may have been included in a larger grill-tool set. If you cannot find a model number, do not treat that as proof that the product is safe. Compare the brush with the CPSC description and begin with the official recall site.

Wooden scraper bristle-free coil tool tongs damp cloth and flashlight beside a cool grill grate — Choose a bristle-free cleaning method allowed by the grill manufacturer, then inspect the entire grate under bright light.

3. Start the official refund claim

Use the official Conair grill-brush recall registration site linked by the CPSC, or call 888-520-1304. Phone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The announced remedy is a full cash refund or a Cuisinart.com credit worth 20% more than the cash refund. Follow the live form for current photo, product-identification, disposal and payment requirements.

Start from the CPSC notice instead of a sponsored search result or social-media ad. A legitimate recall claim should not require you to buy gift cards, send money first, install remote-control software, disclose a bank password or provide a one-time security code. If a contact seems suspicious, stop and call the phone number printed on the CPSC page.

4. Inspect the grill before cooking

If the brush was used recently, turn off the fuel, let the grill cool completely and use a bright flashlight. Examine the top and underside of the cooking grate, spaces between bars, edges, warming racks and the area where the brush was stored. If the grate is designed to be removed, follow the grill manufacturer’s instructions and inspect it on a well-lit surface. Do not sweep bare fingers across the grate; a sharp fragment can puncture skin.

Do not cook if a metal fragment is visible or if you cannot reasonably rule out loose bristles. Heating the grill does not make a metal bristle disappear. Looking only at the next piece of food is also not a reliable substitute for examining the grate. If a grate is damaged or cannot be cleaned and inspected with confidence, consult the grill manufacturer’s maintenance instructions and consider replacing the affected part.

5. Switch to a bristle-free method

When choosing a replacement, look beyond the word “grill” on the package and confirm that the product does not use loose metal wire bristles. Depending on the grill manufacturer’s instructions, options may include a wooden scraper, a tightly wound bristle-free coil tool, an approved cleaning pad, or sturdy tongs holding a damp cloth. Coated grates can be damaged by an overly abrasive tool, so the grill’s manual takes priority over generic cleaning advice.

No cleaning tool eliminates the need for inspection. Check the replacement for cracks, looseness or wear before use. After cleaning, look over the grate in strong light and finish with a manufacturer-approved wipe or rinse. Store tools dry and replace them when parts deteriorate rather than leaving them exposed outdoors year-round.

6. Get medical help when ingestion is possible

Seek urgent medical advice if possible wire-bristle ingestion is followed by severe pain while swallowing, trouble breathing, inability to swallow saliva, persistent throat pain, sudden or severe abdominal pain, vomiting, blood in vomit or stool, fever, fainting or a change in consciousness. Call 911 for a life-threatening symptom. A sharp foreign object can cause serious injury even when early symptoms seem limited, so do not wait for severe deterioration before contacting a clinician.

State clearly that you ate food cooked on a grill that may have been cleaned with a wire-bristle brush. A photo or model number can be useful if readily available, but do not delay care while searching for evidence. If transporting the brush, seal it in a container so loose bristles do not spread.

How to verify the recall through official sources

Find CPSC recall number 26-717. Confirm the title begins “Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes” and the recall date is August 27, 2026. The government page should be on cpsc.gov.
Read beyond the model table. Confirm the statement that all Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes are included, as well as the sales dates, retailers and tool-set descriptions.
Use the application path linked by the CPSC. Begin at recallrtr.com/grillbrushes, use Product Recalls at Cuisinart.com, or call 888-520-1304.
Confirm the remedy. The CPSC notice lists a full refund or Cuisinart.com credit equal to the cash refund plus 20%. Read the current terms before submitting personal information.
Report a dangerous product or injury. Consumers can file a product-safety report at SaferProducts.gov. It is not an emergency medical service; call 911 when immediate help is needed.

The CPSC’s photos and model table can help identify a brush, but the expanded scope is broader than the table. Do not exclude a brush simply because its handle color, material or age differs from the example nearest to it. Consider the brand, the presence of metal wire bristles, the purchase period and the official claim flow together.

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep using the brush if its model number is not listed?

No. The expanded CPSC notice says all Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes are included, including additional brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020. Stop using a Cuisinart brush with metal wire bristles and verify it through the official recall site.

Can I file a claim without a receipt or original packaging?

The CPSC announces the refund and credit remedy, while the live recall form defines the evidence needed for a claim. Do not resume using the brush because a receipt is missing. Ask the recall administrator what photos or product-identification steps are accepted.

The brush looks intact. Is it still recalled?

Yes, if it meets the recall description. A consumer cannot reliably predict when a bristle may loosen or prove that none has already detached. Do not tug on the bristles or make another cleaning pass as a test.

Will a high-temperature burn-off destroy a loose bristle?

No. Ordinary grill temperatures do not remove a metal bristle. Turn the grill off, let it cool and inspect it under bright light. Do not cook until the grate can be considered safe.

I found a wire fragment in food but have no symptoms. What should I do?

Prevent anyone from eating the remaining food and isolate the brush. If there is a reasonable chance that you swallowed a fragment, contact a medical professional for advice based on your situation. Seek care promptly if symptoms begin, and call 911 for severe or life-threatening symptoms.

What if a child may have eaten the food?

Children may not be able to describe a sharp pain accurately. Sudden drooling, refusal to swallow, throat or abdominal pain, vomiting, breathing trouble or unusual distress after possible exposure should prompt immediate medical contact. Do not force food in an attempt to push an object down.

Is every bristle-free coil brush automatically safe?

No tool is risk-free in every condition. A design without loose wire bristles may reduce this particular hazard, but the tool still needs inspection for wear and must be compatible with the grate. Follow the grill manufacturer’s cleaning instructions and inspect the grate after every cleaning.

Should I throw the recalled brush away today?

First review the official claim instructions. The CPSC says consumers will be asked to discard the recalled brush, and the administrator may require a photo or disposal confirmation. Isolate the brush now, complete the required steps and then dispose of it as directed.

How can I know whether a restaurant uses a wire brush?

Customers usually cannot inspect a restaurant’s tools directly. You may ask the business whether it uses wire-bristle brushes and how it checks grates after cleaning. If you already ate and developed concerning symptoms, tell a clinician about the grilled meal instead of delaying care while waiting for an answer from the restaurant.

What if the recall website does not load?

Try again later or call 888-520-1304 during the hours listed in the CPSC notice. Do not enter personal information into a lookalike website from an advertisement. Return to the cpsc.gov recall page or the Product Recalls link at Cuisinart.com.