Published by If you or a loved one swallowed a wire bristle or suffered internal injuries after using a recalled Nexgrill grill brush, a legal review may help assess your options.
Compensation may be available for medical bills, surgery costs, lost income, and other documented losses tied to a defective grill brush.
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What’s the Problem?
The recalled Nexgrill grill brushes can shed small metal wire bristles during use. Those loose bristles can remain on the grill grate or attach to food, where they may be swallowed without the consumer realizing it.
This type of defect can be very dangerous because an ingested wire bristle can lodge in the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. In serious cases, removal may require medical treatment or surgery, which is why grill brush recalls involving metal bristles often raise substantial product liability concerns.
Latest Updates
- March 26, 2026 – Nexgrill recalled over 10.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes because small wire bristles can detach and pose an ingestion hazard with risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. The recall covered six models sold at Home Depot and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026, and Nexgrill reported at least 68 reports and reviews involving detached bristles, including five consumers who sought medical treatment after swallowing them. [1]
Product Identification
This recall involves Nexgrill metal wire bristle grill brushes with black plastic or wood handles measuring between 18 and 21 inches long. The word “Nexgrill” appears on each model, and the model number can be found on the product packaging.
The recalled products include:
- 530-0024
- 530-0024G
- 530-0034
- 530-0039
- 530-0041
- 530-0042
Incidents and Injuries
Nexgrill was aware of at least 68 reports and reviews involving detached wire bristles. Those reports included five cases in which consumers swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the throat or digestive tract.
Those adverse events matter because they show the recall was tied to real-world injuries and medical intervention, not just a theoretical hazard. A swallowed wire bristle can cause pain, internal damage, infection risk, and expensive emergency treatment.
Where and When It Was Sold
The recalled brushes were sold in stores at Home Depot and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026. The sale price ranged from about $5 to $15.
Nexgrill Industries Inc. of Chino, California imported the products, which were manufactured in China.
What Consumers Should Do Now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grill brushes and contact Nexgrill for a full refund in the form of a gift card. As part of the recall process, consumers are asked to upload a photo of the grill brush with a registration code and their initials.
After the registration is processed, Nexgrill provides instructions for disposal. If a swallowing incident already occurred, consumers should preserve the brush, packaging, medical records, and proof of purchase before disposal if it is safe to do so.
Do You Qualify for a NexGrill Grill Brush Recall Lawsuit?
A legal review may be appropriate if you or a loved one swallowed a metal bristle, needed emergency care, underwent imaging or surgery, or suffered other complications after using a recalled Nexgrill grill brush. Claims are usually stronger when the brush can be identified and the medical treatment is documented.
Evidence to Gather
- Photos of the grill brush and packaging
- Model number information
- Home Depot receipts or order confirmations
- Medical records, imaging, or surgical records
- Recall registration emails or refund records
Potential Damages
Potential damages may include medical expenses, surgery costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other documented losses tied to the injury.
Legal Theories and Liability Considerations
These claims are often evaluated under product liability, negligence, and failure-to-warn theories, including whether the brush was defectively designed and whether it was reasonably safe for ordinary grilling use.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Nexgrill-Recalls-Over-10-2-Million-Metal-Wire-Bristle-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Sold-at-Home-Depot