U.S. Civil Service — Independent Agencies — Consumer Product Safety Commission

Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard

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Name of Product:

Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes

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:
Refund

Recall Date:

October 01, 2026

Units:

About 4,477,655   

Consumer 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.

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Recall Details

Description:

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: 

 

Model No.  Brush Description  Brush Photograph  Distribution Dates 
EX5607031616002  Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills 

 

 

January 2025-August 2026 
EX5607031616003  Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning 

 

 January 2025-August 2026 
XG1310700206  Expert Grill 21” 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle  January 2022 to August 2026 
XG1136178597003  Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7”   January 2021 to August 2026 
XG1410700124  Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit  

 

  

 December 2023 to August 2026 

 

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Importer(s):

Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas

Manufactured In:
China

Recall number:

27-010

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About the U.S. CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. 

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