Walmart Grill Brush Lawsuit

Walmart recalled about 4.4 million Expert Grill Brushes because small metal wire bristles can detach and stick to the grill or food, which posing a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Walmart grill brush injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured after swallowing a metal wire bristle from a Walmart Expert Grill Brush, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Quick Facts About This Recall

• Recalled by: Walmart, Inc.
• Product: Expert Grill Brushes with metal wire bristles (5 model numbers)
• Recall date: October 1, 2026
• Units affected: About 4,477,655
• Hazard: Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food. If people swallow the wire, it poses a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
• Injuries reported: No injuries
• Where sold: Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com, from January 2021 through August 2026
• Official source: CPSC recall notice

Walmart Grill Brushes Recalled Over Risk of Serious Internal Injuries

In October 2026, Walmart recalled about 4,477,655 Expert Grill Brushes with metal wire bristles due to a risk of serious internal injuries when people accidentally swallow the wires.

The recall covers 5 models of Walmart’s Expert Grill Brushes, which have various designs, such as handles made of black plastic or stainless steel. Some of the brushes were also sold with a metal scraper attached.

What Is the Problem?

Grill brushes are used to clean and scrape debris off the grill grates, including encrusted material that may be difficult to remove. If a wire bristle detaches from the brush, it may be nearly invisible on the grill grates. The wires can transfer to food that is cooked on the grill, and when someone eats the food, they may swallow the wire.

The wires can get stuck in the throat or digestive tract. This poses a risk of serious internal injuries, including intestinal perforations or choking. The person may need emergency surgery to remove the wire.

According to the CPSC recall notice:

“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 Many People Were Injured?

No injuries were reported for the Expert Grill Brushes that were recalled by Walmart.

However, other grill brush recalls have involved dozesn of incidents. For example, in its expanded recall for Cuisinart grill brushes:

“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.”

Which Walmart Expert Grill Brushes Are Recalled?

Walmart recalled 5 models of grill brushes. The model number is on the product packaging, sticker, or tag on the brush. The following models are affected:

• EX5607031616002: Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills (distributed January 2025 to August 2026)
• EX5607031616003: Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning (distributed January 2025 to August 2026)
• XG1310700206: Expert Grill 21” 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle (distributed January 2022 to August 2026)
• XG1136178597003: Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7” (distributed January 2021 to August 2026)
• XG1410700124: Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit (distributed December 2023 to August 2026)

They were sold at Walmart and walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026. The brushes cost between $1 and $28. They were manufactured in China and imported to the U.S. by Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas.

What Should I Do If I Have a Recalled Expert Grill Brush?

Do not use the recalled grill brushes. You can 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.

To learn more, call Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Walmart’s product recalls page.

Have Other Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Been Recalled in 2026?

Yes. In July 2026, Conair recalled 1,719,995 Cuisinart grill brushes. In August 2026, Conair expanded the recall by about 1,905,805 brushes, bringing the total to 3,625,800.

Nexgrill also recalled over 10.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes that were sold at Home Depot. All of these grill brushes were recalled for similar ingestion hazards.

Can I File a Lawsuit If a Grill Brush Bristle Injured Me?

If a metal bristle from a recalled Walmart Expert Grill brush injured you, you may have legal options. Time limits apply to injury claims, so do not wait to learn more about your potential options for injuries.

Do I Have a Walmart Grill Brush Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Walmart grill brush injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured after swallowing a metal wire bristle from a Walmart Expert Grill Brush, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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