Conair Recalls Over One Million Cuisinart Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
Recall 26601 · Jul 2, 2026 · Conair
1,719,995
units affected
1,719,995
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26601
- Date
- Jul 2, 2026
- Company
- Conair
- Units affected
- 1,719,995
- Product
- Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic, stainless steel, and wood handles. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging: CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. The word "Cuisinart" is stamped on the brush handle. Some of the recalled brushes were also sold as part of 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). Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates CCB-100 Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush January 2013-March 2026 CCB4125 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles October 2022-March 2026 CCB-5014 Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles January 2025-March 2026 CCB-6450 Triple Bristle Grill Brush SS Bristles January 2025-March 2026 CCB-8012 Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush 2024 CCB-W2 Wood Grill Cleaning Brush (18.5" with Pakka Wood Handle) March 2024-July 2025 CSBS-777 Steam Clean Grill Brush March 2014-July 2025
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores and online including Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026 for between $8 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled metal wire bristle grill brushes?
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Conair for a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com for a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled grill brushes.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.