Weber recalled 3.2 million grill brushes after people swallowed the tiny metal-wire brush bristles and needed medical attention or surgery to remove the bristles from their body.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Weber Grill Brush injury cases in all 50 states. If you swallowed a metal wire from a grill brush and needed surgery or medical treatment, 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.
Weber Recalls 3.2 Million Grill Brushes for Injury Hazard
On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of about 3.2 million Weber metal wire bristle grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled brushes and contact Weber for a free replacement.
What Are Grill Brushes?
Grill brushes have hundreds of tiny metal wires arranged on an open triangle or flat paddle. They are typically used on a hot grill to clean residual food, grease, or burnt-on carbon buildup. They can be used to clean the cooking grates before or after cooking to prevent unpleasant tastes, reduce smoke, ensure proper heat transfer, and prevents food from sticking.
What is the Problem?
The problem is that tiny metal wire bristles can break off or detach from the brushes and get stuck to the grill grates, or the food that is being cooked.
According to the recall:
“Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.”
The wires are often so small that the person using the grill does not even notice that they are stuck onto the grates. If food is placed on the grill, the wire bristle can become embedded in the food. This presents an invisible safety hazard to people who eat the food and swallow the bristle.
If they accidentally swallow the bristles, it may become embedded in their throat, stomach, intestines, or digestive tract. They may require medical treatment, including surgery to remove the bristle from their throat or digestive tract.
How Many People Were Injured?
Weber received 38 complaints and negative reviews from consumers who said the bristles detached from the grill brushes.
There were 4 reports of consumers who swallowed the metal-wire bristles and needed medical treatment to have the bristles removed from their digestive tract or throat.
Which Products Are Affected?
The recall covers 6 models of Weber® Metal Wire-Bristle Grill Brushes. They have plastic or wood handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long. Some models have a brush head with an open triangular design, and others have a flat paddle that is rectangular.
The model numbers can be found on the product packaging. The recall includes grill brushes with model numbers
- 6277
- 6278
- 6463
- 6464
- 6493
- 6494
They were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, as well as online through Amazon and Weber.com, from 2011 through 2026 for between $10 and $17.
What Should You Do?
You should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes. Weber will provide a free replacement — a cold-cleaning grill brush with nylon bristles to replace the recalled product.
To request a replacement, contact Weber toll-free at 877-597-9588, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit weberbrushrecall.expertinquiry.com. Consumers can also go to weber.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page.
How Can a Lawsuit Help?
Lawsuits could potentially be filed by people who were injured after swallowing metal wire bristles that detached from a Weber grill brush.
These lawsuit may involve people who were injured and needed medical attention when they accidentally swallowed a metal wire from a grill brush because it was embedded in their food. This is a serious safety hazard that poses a risk of internal injuries and surgery.
Do I Have a Weber Grill Brush Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Weber Grill Brush injury cases in all 50 states. If you swallowed a metal wire from a grill brush and needed surgery or medical treatment, 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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