Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
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Summary: Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas is recalling Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes. Reason: 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.
What is being recalled
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Why
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.
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
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
What to do
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. Refund
Contact: Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall facts
| Recall number | 27010 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | October 1, 2026 |
| Reported | October 1, 2026 |
| Company | Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Company location | China |
| Quantity | About 4,477,655 |
| Sold at | Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28. |
| Injuries reported | None reported. |
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