Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit Update: Recall, Ingestion Injuries, and Legal Options

Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes have been recalled because small bristles can detach, stick to food and be swallowed. Swallowed bristles risk serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Conair announced the recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 2, 2026. It grew on August 27, 2026, to 3,625,800 brushes sold from June 2009 through March 2026. If you own one, stop using it. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over these brushes. Reported injuries so far come from the recall notice and medical case reports, and no court has ruled on whether any brush caused harm.

Latest Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit Updates

August 27, 2026: Recall Expands to 3,625,800 Brushes

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission expanded the Conair recall of Cuisinart grill brushes. The recall grew by 1,905,805 brushes, for a total of 3,625,800, as reported by NBC News [1]. FOX Local reported the same totals [2]. The expansion added 13 model numbers to the eight models recalled on July 2, 2026, including CGWM-024, FCB-501 and FBH-51.

July 2, 2026: Conair Recalls Cuisinart Grill Brushes

Conair LLC, of Stamford, Connecticut, recalled about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes under recall 26-601, as stated in the CPSC recall notice [3].

February 23, 2026: JPGN Reports Esophageal Bristle Case

JPGN Reports published a case of a 16-year-old with a metal grill brush bristle embedded in the esophagus. Authors from Massachusetts General Hospital described two days of painful swallowing after he ate food made on a grill [4]. A metal wire was found in the cervical esophagus. Doctors removed it endoscopically with a snare, and he recovered fully.

November 28, 2024: Journal Reports Small Bowel Perforation Case

The International Journal of Surgery Case Reports published a case of small bowel perforation in a 51-year-old woman. A wire bristle, likely from a grill brush, perforated her small intestine [5]. She had two days of abdominal pain and was treated with bowel resection. Horsens Regional Hospital in Denmark reported the case, and she was discharged three days later.

July 3, 2012: CDC Reports Wire Bristle Injuries

CDC posted an MMWR Early Release on injuries from swallowed wire bristles from grill-cleaning brushes [6]. It describes six patients in Providence, Rhode Island, treated from March 2011 to June 2012. They were aged 31 to 64. Their injuries ranged from puncture of the soft tissues of the neck to perforation of the gastrointestinal tract requiring emergency surgery.

Who May Be Affected?

Anyone who ate food grilled on grates cleaned with a wire bristle brush may be affected, including people who did not buy the brush. In the CDC series, all six patients reported outdoor home grilling with a wire grill-cleaning brush. They also shared a history of recently eating grilled meat. The JPGN Reports patient ate tacos cooked on a grill cleaned with a metal bristle brush. Recalled Cuisinart brushes were sold at Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross stores. They were also sold online, including at Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com, for between $8 and $20. Whether you qualify depends on your own facts and an individual legal review of your claim.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Conair is aware of at least 54 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes. Three reports involved consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them. These reports do not prove that a brush caused every incident. The medical literature also consists of case reports. They are not findings about any one brand. All six CDC patients recovered fully, and the report suggests such incidents “might be more common than previously suspected.” The JPGN Reports authors call ingestion of metal bristles “an uncommon but potentially serious cause of esophageal injury.” The 2024 surgical report calls small bowel perforation after bristle ingestion “an extremely rare complication.” It notes that symptoms are often delayed.

Recall and Regulatory Background

CPSC recall 26-601 covers Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes. The July 2 models are CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2 and CSBS-777. Some were sold in sets CGS-2010, CGS-W13, CGS-5014 and CGS-5020. The August 27 expansion added CGWM-024, CGWM-059, FCB-501, CGS-W18, CCB-134, CGWM-061, CB-395, CCB-3001, CGWM-077, CGWM-058, CCB-012/021, CGWM-060 and FBH-51. A recall does not prove liability.

Evidence to Preserve

Evidence can show which brush you used, where you bought it and what injury followed. Keep these items:

• The brush and any set it came in
• Packaging showing the model number
• A receipt or order record
• Photographs of the brush and any loose bristles
• Any bristle a doctor removed
• Emergency, imaging, endoscopy or surgery records
• A note of the meal and the grill where the injury happened

Recalled brushes are meant to be thrown away. If you were hurt, photograph the brush and keep it before any disposal.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for an injury claim are set by state law and depend on where you live and when the injury happened and was diagnosed. Missing a deadline can end a claim, so speak to a lawyer promptly about the one that applies to you.

Potential Compensation

Possible categories of damages in an injury claim include medical bills, endoscopy or surgery costs, lost income and pain and suffering. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Behind the Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall?

The company behind the Cuisinart grill brush recall is Conair LLC, of Stamford, Connecticut. Conair recalled the brushes with the CPSC and handles refund requests from consumers who own one.

How Can I Contact Conair About the Recall?

You can contact Conair about the recall toll-free at 888-520-1304, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. You can also go to www.cuisinart.com and look under Product Recalls.

What Remedy Does the Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall Offer?

The Cuisinart grill brush recall offers a full refund. It also offers a Cuisinart.com credit worth a full refund plus 20% of the cash refund amount. Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled brushes.

How Do I Report a Grill Brush Injury to the CPSC?

You can report a grill brush injury to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or through the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. Reporting an injury to the CPSC is separate from asking Conair for a refund.

What Does the Research Say About Grill Brush Bristle Injuries?

Research on grill brush bristle injuries rests on case reports rather than studies of one brand. The CDC report came from Brown University authors led by David J. Grand, MD, and described injuries after outdoor grilling.

References

1. https://nbcnews.com/select/shopping/cuisinart-grill-brush-recall-rcna595712
2. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/nearly-2-million-more-grill-brushes-recalled-over-ingestion-risk.amp
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Conair-Recalls-Over-One-Million-Cuisinart-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard
4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13150985/
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11664126/
6. https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6126a4.htm