Is your grill brush recalled?
Weber + Nexgrill · over 13 million brushes · two separate CPSC recalls in 2026
In 2026, the CPSC announced two separate recalls of metal wire-bristle grill brushes: Weber recalled over 3.2 million brushes in February, and Nexgrill recalled over 10.2 million brushes in March, a combined total of more than 13 million brushes pulled from use. Both recalls cite the same hazard: metal bristles that can detach, stick to grill grates, and end up in food. If you have a wire-bristle brush, check the model numbers below, stop using it if it matches, and switch to a bristle-free replacement.
Recalled models at a glance
Search this list for your model number (Ctrl-F, or ⌘-F on a Mac). If it appears here, stop using the brush and use the listed remedy. Full hazard details and the official CPSC notices are below.
| Brand | Model | Recall date | Remedy | Hotline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber | 6277 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Weber | 6278 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Weber | 6463 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Weber | 6464 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Weber | 6493 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Weber | 6494 | Feb 26, 2026 | Free nylon replacement brush | 877-597-9588 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0024 | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0024G | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0034 | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0039 | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0041 | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
| Nexgrill | 530-0042 | Mar 2026 | Home Depot gift card refund | 800-942-1498 |
Weber recall (Feb 26, 2026 · 3.2 million brushes)
Recalled models: 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, 6494
Hazard: Metal wire bristles can detach and stick to grill grates, then transfer to food and be swallowed, causing internal injuries.
What to do: Stop using the brush immediately. Contact Weber for a free nylon replacement brush.
Weber recall hotline: 877-597-9588
CPSC Weber recall notice →Nexgrill recall (Mar 2026 · 10.2 million brushes)
Recalled models: 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, 530-0042
Sold at: Home Depot exclusively, 2015-2026
Hazard: Same as Weber: metal wire bristles can detach, transfer to food, and be ingested, causing serious injury.
What to do: Stop using the brush immediately. Contact Nexgrill for a refund in the form of a Home Depot gift card.
Nexgrill recall hotline: 800-942-1498
CPSC Nexgrill recall notice →Safe replacement: bristle-free brush
If you have a recalled brush, you need a replacement before your next cook. Grill Patrol only recommends bristle-free brushes: coiled wire or stiff nylon heads with no individual metal bristles that can snap off and end up in your food.
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A coiled-wire scraper head: the cleaning surface is one continuous coil, so no single metal bristle can snap off, stick to a grate bar, and end up in food. A built-in scraper edge on the back handles baked-on carbon the coil misses. Preheat the grill about 10 minutes, then scrub with firm strokes. The bristle-free pick in every Grill Patrol kit.
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Why wire bristles are dangerous
Metal wire bristles are designed to clean grill grates under heat and pressure, which also means they are under constant stress. Individual bristles can snap off and embed in the grate surface. When you lay food on those grates, the bristle transfers to the food, and if it's swallowed, it can cause lacerations to the mouth, throat, stomach, or intestines. A peer-reviewed study counted roughly 1,700 emergency room visits from swallowed grill brush bristles over a 13-year span (2002-2014), and the authors noted that number is a likely undercount because not every ER visit is coded as bristle-related.
The 2026 recalls are not isolated incidents. They reflect a known, documented hazard. Weber and Nexgrill are the two largest recalls, but Grill Patrol's position has always been: no wire-bristle brush at any price, any brand. Bristle-free options clean as well and carry none of the risk.
What to do right now
- Check your brush's model number. Look on the handle or the packaging. If it matches a recalled model above, stop using it today.
- Contact the manufacturer for your remedy. Weber: free nylon replacement (877-597-9588). Nexgrill: Home Depot gift card refund (800-942-1498).
- Replace it with a bristle-free brush. You need something to clean your grates. The pick above is the bristle-free option recommended across every Grill Patrol guide.
- Check any wire-bristle brushes from other brands too. If it has individual metal wire bristles, regardless of brand, the same hazard applies. Switch to bristle-free.
Recall FAQ
Weber recalled models 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. All are metal wire-bristle grill brushes. The remedy is a free nylon replacement brush. Call Weber at 877-597-9588 or see the CPSC notice.
Nexgrill recalled models 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, and 530-0042. These were sold exclusively at Home Depot from 2015 through 2026. The remedy is a refund in the form of a Home Depot gift card. Call Nexgrill at 800-942-1498 or see the CPSC notice.
Stop using it immediately. Contact the manufacturer for the remedy: Weber offers a free nylon replacement brush (877-597-9588); Nexgrill offers a refund as a Home Depot gift card (800-942-1498). In the meantime, switch to a bristle-free brush so you can keep grilling safely.
Metal bristles can detach and embed in grill grates, then transfer to food. If swallowed, they can cause serious internal injuries. A peer-reviewed study counted roughly 1,700 emergency room visits from swallowed bristles over 2002-2014, and the authors noted that number is likely an undercount.
Bristle-free brushes use coiled wire, stiff nylon, or a scraper edge instead of individual metal bristles. There is nothing to shed into your food. The bristle-free brush below is the one Grill Patrol recommends across all its guides.
No, the 13 million figure is the combined total of two separate recalls: Weber (over 3.2 million brushes, Feb 2026) and Nexgrill (over 10.2 million brushes, Mar 2026). Both recalls are for the same hazard: metal bristles that can detach and end up in food.
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