Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
Recall 27010 · Oct 1, 2026 · Walmart
4,477,655
units affected
4,477,655
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 27010
- Date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 4,477,655
- Product
- Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
- Product type
- Cleaning Equipment, Inc. Brooms, Mops, Brushes, Etc
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 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
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 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 and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
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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 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.
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.