Spring will be here before you know it, and for many people, that means grilling out in the backyard. But if you use a grill brush to clean the grate, you need to dig it out and check where it’s from. Millions of Weber grill brushes were just recalled, according to a notice on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. Here’s what you need to know about this huge recall, including what the problem is and what to do if you have a recalled grill brush.
What’s Wrong With the Grill Brushes?
The recalled grill brushes pose a serious safety hazard because they’re made with metal wire bristles. According to a recall website set up by Weber, the “bristles can detach from the brushes, adhere to grill grates or food, and be ingested, posing a risk of serious internal injury requiring medical treatment, including surgery.”
There have been 38 reports of this happening already, according to the USCPSC. That includes four reports of consumers who “swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat.” Yikes.
Which Weber Grill Brushes Were Recalled?
A total of 3.2 million Weber grill brushes are part of this recall. They were sold between 2011 and 2026 in stores and online nationwide at numerous retailers, including Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Target, and Amazon. They were sold for between $10 and $17.
Six models of Weber grill brushes are affected by this recall. These are the model numbers, descriptions, and dates sold for each one.
- Model 6277
12″ black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo
Sold 2021 – 2026
- Model 6278
18″ black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo
Sold 2021 – 2026
- Model 6463
12″ bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name
Sold 2011 – 2021
- Model 6464
18″ bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name
Sold 2011 – 2021
- Model 6493
21″ black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo and metal binder with Weber grill logo
Sold 2013 – 2021
- Model 6494
12″ black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo
Sold 2013 – 2021
For more information about each recalled grill brush model, including a picture, go to the Weber grill brush recall website FAQ.
What Should I Do if I Have a Recalled Grill Brush?
If you have one of the recalled Weber grill brushes, you should stop using it immediately, according to Weber. But don’t throw it away, because in order to send a replacement nylon bristle brush (that’s not meant to use while the grill is hot), you need to send Weber a photo of the grill brush.
To do that, complete the questionnaire at the bottom of the Weber grill brush recall page. That will bring up a form to fill out your information and allow you to upload a photo of the recalled brush. If you have any questions, you can call Weber at 877-597-9588.
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