Conair recalls 1.7 million Cuisinart grill brushes over bristle hazard

Recall announced

Conair is recalling about 1.7 million Cuisinart metal-wire grill brushes after federal safety officials said detached bristles can come loose, stick to food and be swallowed.

The company said the hazard can create a risk of serious internal injury. In some cases, swallowed metal bristles may require medical treatment or surgery.

The recall was announced on July 2, 2026, in connection with a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warning.

What products are affected

The recalled brushes are about 7 inches long and less than 1 inch in diameter. They have black plastic, stainless steel or wood handles and are stamped with the Cuisinart name.

Affected model numbers include CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2 and CSBS-777.

Some of the recalled brushes were also sold inside multi-piece grill sets, including 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).

Where they were sold

Conair said the brushes were sold at Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross, Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com from June 2009 through March 2026.

The reported price range was $8 to $20.

The long sales window means the recall reaches products that were in circulation for years, including brushes sold individually and as part of broader grill-tool kits.

Reports and injuries

Conair said it has received 54 reports involving detached bristles. Three consumers reportedly swallowed bristles and needed medical treatment.

That injury pattern is the core concern in this recall: the bristles are small, hard to detect once they end up on food and can pose a serious hazard if swallowed.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has repeatedly warned that swallowed metal bristles can cause serious internal injuries and may require surgery.

What consumers should do

Consumers should stop using the recalled brushes and dispose of them.

Conair is offering a refund or credit through its recall process.

For owners, the immediate step is to check whether a brush or grill set matches one of the listed model numbers and then follow the recall instructions rather than continue using it.

Broader context

Wire-bristle grill brushes have been the subject of repeated safety recalls because detached bristles can be difficult to spot once they are on food.

That makes this recall a familiar but serious consumer-safety problem: a common kitchen and grilling tool can create an injury risk that is not always visible before a meal is served.