Walmart recalls 4.4 million grill brushes over serious injury risk

Millions of Walmart shoppers who purchased grill-cleaning brushes over the past five years are being urged to stop using them because tiny metal bristles could end up in their food and cause serious internal injuries.

Walmart has recalled nearly 4.5 million Expert Grill brushes over concerns their wire bristles can break loose during cleaning and become lodged on grills or in food, potentially leading to injuries that require surgery, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recall, announced Oct. 1, covers five products sold at Walmart stores and online, including Walmart.com, with prices ranging from just $1 to $28.

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Although no injuries or incidents have been reported, the potential danger may not be immediately obvious to consumers. Small metal bristles can detach from the brushes and remain on cooking surfaces, where they could stick to food.

Some of the affected brushes have been distributed since January 2021, meaning consumers may have purchased them years before the recall.

The products were sold under Walmart’s Expert Grill brand and include handheld brushes, long-handled brushes with scrapers, a three-head stainless steel bristle brush and a 10-piece barbecue tool set.

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The recalled brushes have black plastic or stainless steel handles, and some feature attached metal scrapers. Consumers can identify the affected products using model numbers listed in the CPSC recall notice.

Walmart is offering customers a full refund or credit for use at its stores or at Walmart.com. Customers will be asked to return the recalled brushes or throw them away.

A representative for Walmart did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.

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The products were manufactured in China and imported by Walmart, which is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Consumers can contact Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s product recall website for more information.