Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
Recall date: Oct. 1, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's recalled
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
- The risk
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. None reported.
- Who's affected
Units: About 4,477,655, according to CPSC. Sold at: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
- Compared with
Walmart has 2 CPSC recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
6 earlier CPSC recalls by Walmart since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 28, 2026 Walmart Recalls Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Violates Mandatory Standard for Clothing Storage Units
- July 10, 2025 Walmart Recalls Ozark Trail 64 oz Water Bottles Due to Serious Impact and Laceration Hazards (agency record)
- Feb. 20, 2025 Walmart Recalls Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Risk of Serious Injury and Death (agency record)
- April 4, 2024 Walmart Recalls Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart (agency record)
- Oct. 22, 2021 Walmart Recalls Better Homes and Gardens Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy Room Spray with Gemstones Due to Rare and Dangerous Bacteria; Two Deaths Investigated (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: 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.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 27010 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| Company | Walmart |
| Products | Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes |
| Product type | Cleaning Equipment, Inc. Brooms, Mops, Brushes, Etc |
| Remedy offered | Refund |
| Importer | Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Manufactured in | China |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice