Quick Summary
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on August 27, 2026, that Conair expanded its recall of Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes by about 1,905,805 units. Added to the 1,719,995 brushes recalled in July, the total is 3,625,800.
The expansion adds 13 identified models and reaches further than that list: CPSC says all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included, including additional brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020.
Small wire bristles can detach, remain on the grill or stick to food, and be swallowed. CPSC reports at least 54 detachment reports and reviews, including three cases in which consumers swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the digestive tract or throat.
Reader Decision
Stop using a Cuisinart wire bristle grill brush while you identify it. Check the model, handle, packaging, set name, appearance, and approximate purchase period against the expanded CPSC notice. A missing model number does not clear an older Cuisinart wire brush. If it is recalled, follow Conair’s refund instructions and discard it as directed.
What the August Expansion Changed
The July recall identified eight models. The August expansion added these 13:
- 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
- FBH-51
Previously identified models were CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, and CSBS-777.
Those lists are not the complete boundary. CPSC says additional Cuisinart-branded wire bristle brushes sold individually and in sets before 2020 are included, and states plainly that all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are included in the recall.
That broader statement matters for an old brush stored with camping equipment, inherited with a grill, purchased secondhand, or separated from its packaging.
How to Identify a Brush Without the Package
Start with the bristle material. This recall concerns Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes—not every Cuisinart grill accessory or every brush made by another company.
Then check:
- Model number. CPSC says identified model numbers are found on product packaging. If the package is gone, continue rather than treating the missing number as proof of exclusion.
- Handle marking. “Cuisinart” is stamped on the handles of the identified models except FCB-501 and CB-395, according to the model table and description.
- Product appearance. Compare the brush with the photographs on the CPSC notice. Recalled brushes have black plastic, stainless-steel, or wood handles and appear in several shapes.
- Tool-set name. Some brushes were included in the Premium Grill 10 Piece Set CGS-2010, 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set CGS-W13, 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set CGS-5014, and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set CGS-5020.
- Age and origin. If it is an older Cuisinart wire bristle brush—even without a listed model or stamp—use the CPSC statement covering additional pre-2020 products and contact Conair if identification remains uncertain.
The official table includes distribution periods that range from June 2009 through March 2026, depending on the model. Purchase memory alone may therefore be unreliable.
Do Not Use a Visual Grill Check as a Substitute
CPSC’s remedy is to stop using the recalled brush immediately. Looking over the cooking grate, removing a visible wire, or deciding that the brush still appears intact does not replace the recall.
A detached wire can be small and difficult to see. It may remain on a grill surface or become embedded in food. The hazard is ingestion, with possible serious internal injury requiring surgery.
CDC previously documented injuries ranging from severe pain while swallowing to gastrointestinal perforation requiring emergency surgery. That report advised careful grill inspection and consideration of alternative cleaning methods, but it did not say inspection makes a recalled brush safe to keep using.
For the recalled Cuisinart products, use the current CPSC remedy: stop, identify, request the remedy, and discard as instructed.
How the Refund Works
CPSC says consumers should contact Conair for either:
- a full refund; or
- Cuisinart.com credit equal to the full refund plus 20% of the cash-refund amount.
Consumers will be asked to discard the recalled brush. Follow the recall administrator’s current submission and documentation instructions rather than throwing the brush away before recording whatever identification or proof the process requires.
Conair’s recall contact is 888-520-1304, available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers can also use the recall site linked from the CPSC notice or visit Cuisinart.com and select “Product Recalls.”
The products were sold for approximately $8 to $20 at Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross, and online through retailers including Amazon and Cuisinart.com. The recall applies based on the product—not whether the current owner bought it new, kept a receipt, or is the original purchaser. The remedy administrator determines what documentation is required.
What If the Brush Came With a Used Grill?
Treat a brush acquired with a secondhand grill, estate purchase, rental property, camping kit, or liquidation bundle as a separate product needing identification.
Do not rely on the seller’s memory that it was “never recalled.” The expansion changed the covered list, and the pre-2020 category reaches brushes that may have no surviving package. Use the official photos and contact the company when the identity remains uncertain.
Federal law prohibits the sale of products subject to a CPSC recall. If you see a recalled brush offered for resale, do not buy it. A consumer can report an unsafe product or related injury through SaferProducts.gov.
If You Think Someone Swallowed a Bristle
Do not try to manage suspected ingestion by waiting for the wire to pass or by searching food for reassurance. Seek prompt medical evaluation and explain that food may have contained a metal grill-brush bristle.
Symptoms described in CDC case reports included severe pain on swallowing and severe abdominal pain. Location and symptoms can vary, and a small wire may be difficult to identify. A healthcare professional must determine the appropriate examination and imaging.
Call emergency services for a medical emergency, including severe or rapidly worsening pain, breathing difficulty, choking, vomiting blood, fainting, or other serious symptoms. This list is not exhaustive.
Preserve the brush, packaging information, meal timing, and recall details only if doing so does not delay care. Report the incident to Conair and CPSC after immediate medical needs are addressed.
Choose a Replacement by Method, Not a Safety Promise
The recall does not establish that every alternative brush or cleaning tool is risk-free. Consider a bristle-free tool or another cleaning method suitable for the grill manufacturer’s surface instructions.
Check whether a scraper, stone, coil, pad, steam tool, or other accessory could damage porcelain, coated, cast-iron, or stainless-steel grates. Follow the grill manufacturer’s cleaning guidance, inspect the tool before use, and replace worn components.
Avoid marketing claims such as “completely safe” unless they are supported for the exact product and use. The immediate objective is simpler: remove the recalled wire-bristle brush from use.
The Practical Takeaway
This is not merely a larger count attached to the July announcement. The expansion adds 13 models and explicitly covers older Cuisinart wire bristle brushes beyond the named list.
Check stored and secondhand grilling equipment, not only recently purchased brushes. If the brush is included or cannot be confidently cleared, stop using it and use the official process. Cleaning the grate does not cancel the recall.
This newsletter provides general consumer-product and safety information. It is not medical advice. Recall scope, remedy documentation, contact details, and incident counts may change. Verify the current CPSC and Conair notices. Seek qualified medical care promptly for suspected wire-bristle ingestion or concerning symptoms.
FAQ
Were 3.6 million additional brushes recalled in August?
No. About 1,905,805 brushes were added. Combined with approximately 1,719,995 recalled in July, the total is 3,625,800.
My model is not listed. Is my Cuisinart wire brush safe?
Not necessarily. CPSC says additional Cuisinart wire bristle brushes sold individually and in sets before 2020 are included and that all Cuisinart wire bristle grill brushes are recalled.
Can I keep using it if no wires appear loose?
No. CPSC instructs consumers to stop using recalled brushes immediately. Visual inspection does not replace the recall remedy.
What remedy is available?
CPSC lists a full refund or Cuisinart.com credit for the full refund plus 20% of the cash-refund amount. Follow the current documentation and disposal instructions.
What should I do after possible bristle ingestion?
Seek prompt medical evaluation and mention possible metal grill-brush bristle ingestion. Severe swallowing or abdominal pain and other emergency symptoms require urgent attention.
Sources
- U.S. CPSC — Conair Expands Recall of Cuisinart Grill Brushes
- U.S. CPSC — July 2026 Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall
- CDC MMWR — Injuries from Ingestion of Wire Bristles from Grill-Cleaning Brushes
- SaferProducts.gov — Report an Unsafe Product