The July 2, 2026 recall covers eight individual Cuisinart brush models and brushes included in four grill tool sets. Affected products were distributed over periods extending from June 2009 through March 2026, depending on the model.
Consumers should stop using recalled brushes and seek the available refund or Cuisinart.com credit. Anyone injured by a swallowed bristle should preserve the brush, packaging, medical imaging, procedure records, and any removed bristle before disposing of the recalled product.
Quick Facts
- About 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes are included in the July 2026 recall.
- Eight brush models and brushes included in four Cuisinart grill tool sets are affected.
- Conair received at least 54 reports or reviews involving detached metal wire bristles.
- Three consumers swallowed detached bristles and required medical treatment to remove them.
Table Of Contents
- Latest Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall and Lawsuit Developments
- What Is the Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall?
- Which Cuisinart Grill Brushes Are Recalled?
- Why Were the Cuisinart Grill Brushes Recalled?
- What Injuries Can a Swallowed Grill Brush Bristle Cause?
- Why Can Diagnosis Be Difficult?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Who May Be Liable?
- Do I Qualify?
- What Evidence Should I Preserve?
- What Is the Cuisinart Recall Remedy?
- Do I Have a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About Cuisinart Grill Brushes
- Do I Have a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
- What Evidence May Support a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
- How Many Cuisinart Grill Brushes Were Recalled?
- How Many Injuries Were Reported?
- Which Models Are Included in the Recall?
- Can a Grill Brush Bristle Puncture the Intestine?
- What Should I Do With a Recalled Cuisinart Brush?
- Can Someone Who Did Not Buy the Brush Have a Claim?
- References
Latest Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall and Lawsuit Developments
July 2026
- July 2, 2026 – CPSC announced the recall of about 1,719,995 Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes because small bristles can detach, remain on a grill or food, and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. Conair reported at least 54 detachment reports or reviews, including three consumers who swallowed bristles and required medical removal [1]
May 2026
- May 2026 – A peer-reviewed case report described a grill-brush wire lodged in a patient’s cervical esophagus after grilled food consumption. Physicians successfully removed the partially embedded bristle endoscopically, illustrating how a thin detached wire can cause an injury requiring specialized medical intervention [2]
July 2012
- July 3, 2012 – CDC reported a series of wire grill-brush ingestion injuries ranging from soft-tissue punctures in the neck to gastrointestinal perforation requiring emergency surgery. The report demonstrates that a detached bristle can cause serious injury well beyond an initial choking or swallowing event [3]
What Is the Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall?
The recall involves Cuisinart grill-cleaning brushes made with metal wire bristles. Recalled brushes have black plastic, stainless-steel, or wood handles, and the word “Cuisinart” is stamped on the brush handle.
The model number appears on the product packaging. Consumers who no longer have the packaging can compare their brush with CPSC recall photographs or contact Conair for identification assistance.
The products were sold at Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross stores and online through Amazon, Cuisinart.com, and other sellers. Depending on the model, distribution occurred from June 2009 through March 2026, and prices ranged from approximately $8 to $20.
Which Cuisinart Grill Brushes Are Recalled?
The following eight individual models are included in the recall:
- CCB-100: Triple Bristle Grill Cleaning Brush
- CCB-4125: 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush with Stainless Steel Wire Bristles
- CCB-5014: BBQ Grill Cleaning Brush and Scraper, 16.5-inch Stainless Steel
- CCB-6450: Triple Bristle Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles
- CCB-8012: 2-in-1 Grill Brush Bristle/Coil
- CCB-4114: Pizza Stone Cleaning Brush
- CCB-W2: Wood Grill Cleaning Brush with Pakka Wood Handle
- CSBS-777: Steam Clean Grill Brush
Recalled brushes were also included in the Premium Grill 10 Piece Set, model CGS-2010; 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set, model CGS-W13; 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set, model CGS-5014; and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set, model CGS-5020.
Why Were the Cuisinart Grill Brushes Recalled?
The hazard begins when one or more thin wire bristles detach during grill cleaning. A loose bristle can remain on the cooking grate after the brush has been removed.
The bristle can then become embedded in meat, vegetables, bread, or another food placed on the grill. Because the wire is small and thin, a person may swallow it without realizing that a foreign object is present.
CPSC warns that an ingested bristle can cause serious internal injuries requiring surgery. The recall follows at least 54 reports or reviews of bristles detaching from affected Cuisinart brushes.
What Injuries Can a Swallowed Grill Brush Bristle Cause?
A swallowed wire bristle can become lodged in the mouth, throat, esophagus, or gastrointestinal tract. Medical literature documents injuries ranging from punctured soft tissue to perforation of the digestive tract.
CDC reported grill-brush cases involving severe pain while swallowing as well as gastrointestinal perforation requiring emergency surgery. Other published cases describe bristles migrating through intestinal tissue, causing inflammation, abscesses, or other complications.
A 2024 case report described a wire bristle perforating the small intestine, with surgeons performing bowel resection and anastomosis after identifying the foreign object. The patient had not initially known that a bristle had been swallowed [4]
Why Can Diagnosis Be Difficult?
Grill-brush bristles are small, sharp foreign objects, and a patient may not know one was swallowed. Symptoms can therefore initially resemble other throat or abdominal conditions.
Medical case reports describe patients presenting with throat pain, painful swallowing, a foreign-body sensation, or abdominal pain. The location of a bristle can affect both the symptoms and the method needed to find and remove it.
Imaging, endoscopy, or surgical exploration may be used depending on the circumstances. Diagnostic and treatment decisions are medical matters that should be made by qualified clinicians based on the individual patient’s condition.
Who May Be Affected?
The injured person does not have to be the consumer who purchased or used the recalled grill brush. A family member, guest, or other person may swallow a bristle after eating food prepared on a grill cleaned with an affected brush.
The long distribution period may also leave recalled products in garages, sheds, outdoor kitchens, recreational vehicles, campers, and seasonal grilling equipment. Older brushes should not be assumed safe merely because they were purchased years ago.
Consumers who experience symptoms after eating grilled food should provide clinicians with relevant information about possible wire-brush use. Medical evaluation should not be delayed when a sharp foreign object may have been swallowed.
Who May Be Liable?
Potentially responsible parties may include a manufacturer, importer, distributor, retailer, component supplier, online seller, or another entity involved in placing the recalled product into commerce.
Potential claims may involve defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, breach of warranty, or other theories available under applicable state law.
A CPSC recall does not automatically establish liability in an individual case. A claim generally requires evidence connecting the recalled brush and detached bristle to the particular injury and resulting damages.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you swallow a metal wire bristle after eating food prepared on a grill cleaned with a recalled Cuisinart brush?
- Did imaging, endoscopy, surgery, or another medical procedure identify or remove a wire bristle?
- Did the injury require emergency care, hospitalization, endoscopic removal, surgery, or significant follow-up treatment?
- Do you have the brush, packaging, grill set, purchase record, medical imaging, procedure records, or removed bristle?
An individualized legal review can determine whether product identification, medical causation, injuries, damages, and applicable filing deadlines support a potential claim.
What Evidence Should I Preserve?
Consumers who suffered an injury should preserve the grill brush, packaging, grill tool set, receipt, photographs, and product-identification information rather than immediately discarding the product.
Medical records may be particularly important in these cases. Preserve emergency-room records, imaging, specialist reports, endoscopy or surgery notes, pathology or foreign-body documentation, hospital records, and photographs when available.
If a physician removed the wire bristle and it remains available, preserving that object may help establish what caused the injury. Witness information and details about the grilled meal may also help reconstruct the incident.
What Is the Cuisinart Recall Remedy?
Consumers should stop using the recalled brushes immediately and contact Conair for the recall remedy. CPSC states that consumers can receive a full cash refund or a Cuisinart.com credit equal to the refund amount plus an additional 20%.
Conair will instruct participating consumers to discard the recalled grill brush. An injured consumer should consider documenting and preserving relevant evidence before disposal because the physical brush may be important to an individual claim.
Recall participation and legal-claim eligibility are separate issues. Receiving or requesting the consumer remedy does not by itself determine whether an injury claim exists.
Do I Have a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one swallowed a wire bristle or suffered a serious internal injury involving a recalled Cuisinart grill brush, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart grill brush recall | July 2026 | Consumer product recall | Refund available | CPSC | About 1.72 million brushes |
| Detachment incidents disclosed | July 2026 | Incident reports | Reported with recall | CPSC | At least 54 reports |
| Bristle-ingestion injuries disclosed | July 2026 | Injury reports | Three medical cases | CPSC | Medical removal required |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency treatment, diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations, endoscopy, laryngoscopy, surgery, hospitalization, medication, and future medical care associated with a documented injury.
Additional damages may include lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, complications from perforation or infection, travel expenses, and other losses available under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The initial review may address the recalled brush model, purchase history, grilling activity, meal timeline, symptoms, diagnosis, medical treatment, and preserved evidence.
Investigation. Attorneys may examine the brush, bristle-retention design, packaging, purchase records, medical imaging, procedure reports, removed foreign object, and witness information.
Filing. A lawsuit may be filed when available evidence and governing law support one or more claims. Filing deadlines vary by jurisdiction.
Discovery/negotiation: The parties may exchange design records, testing information, complaint data, recall materials, medical records, expert opinions, and testimony while discussing possible resolution.
Resolution: A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. No result or timeline can be guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cuisinart Grill Brushes
Do I Have a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
A potential claim may warrant review if a detached bristle from a recalled Cuisinart grill brush was swallowed and caused a documented injury. Eligibility depends on product identification, medical causation, damages, evidence, and applicable law.
What Evidence May Support a Cuisinart Grill Brush Lawsuit?
Evidence may include the recalled brush, packaging, purchase records, medical imaging, procedure notes, photographs, and any removed wire bristle. Evidence connecting the brush to the meal and injury can be particularly important.
How Many Cuisinart Grill Brushes Were Recalled?
CPSC reports that approximately 1,719,995 metal wire bristle grill brushes are included. The nationwide recall was announced July 2, 2026.
How Many Injuries Were Reported?
Conair reported at least 54 incidents or reviews involving detached bristles. Three consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the throat or digestive tract.
Which Models Are Included in the Recall?
The individual models are CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777. Brushes included in four specified Cuisinart grill tool sets are also affected.
Can a Grill Brush Bristle Puncture the Intestine?
Yes. Published medical reports document gastrointestinal perforations caused by ingested grill-brush bristles, including cases requiring surgery. Those reports provide medical context and do not mean every ingestion will cause the same injury.
What Should I Do With a Recalled Cuisinart Brush?
Stop using the brush and contact Conair for the recall remedy. If an injury occurred, document and preserve the product and relevant evidence before following disposal instructions.
Can Someone Who Did Not Buy the Brush Have a Claim?
Potentially. A family member or guest may be injured after eating food prepared on a grill cleaned with the recalled brush, even if another person bought or used it.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Conair-Recalls-Over-One-Million-Cuisinart-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13150985/
- https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6126a4.htm
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11664126/