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CPSC announced 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. [1] Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports and reviews where small wire bristles detached from the grill brushes, including five reports of consumers who swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment to remove the bristles from their digestive tract or throat. [1]
Five Consumers Required Medical Treatment
Five people swallowed metal bristles and sought medical treatment for removal. The bristles lodged in digestive tracts or throats, requiring medical intervention to extract the sharp metal fragments.
68 Reports of Bristles Detaching
Nexgrill received at least 68 reports and reviews documenting bristles separating from the brushes. The high report volume demonstrates systematic bristle detachment across the recalled models.
Bristles Stick to Grills and Food
The detached bristles adhere to grill grates or become embedded in food. Consumers unknowingly ingest the tiny metal wires when eating grilled food.
Recalled Models
The recall covers six models: 530-0024 (19-Inch Grill Brush), 530-0024G (Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper), 530-0034 (Long Handle Grill Brush), 530-0039 (Grill Brush and Scraper), 530-0041 (Grill Brush with Scrub Pad), and 530-0042 (Wood Handle Grill Brush). The model numbers appear on the product packaging.
Brush Specifications
The recalled brushes feature black plastic or wood handles measuring between 18 and 21 inches long. The word “Nexgrill” is included on each model.
Sold 2015 Through 2026
The brushes sold at Home Depot stores and online at homedepot.com for between $5 and $15. The eleven-year sales period distributed over 10.2 million defective brushes to consumers nationwide.
Refund via Gift Card
Nexgrill provides full refunds issued as gift cards. Consumers must upload photographs of their brushes with registration codes and initials to the recall website at nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall.
Internal Injuries From Ingested Bristles
The swallowed bristles pierce and perforate the digestive tract, causing internal bleeding and infections. The sharp metal fragments damage the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and throat tissue.
Surgery Required for Removal
Embedded bristles often require surgical procedures for extraction. Endoscopic or open surgery becomes necessary when bristles cannot be retrieved through less invasive methods.
Throat Perforations
The bristles lodged in throats perforate tissue and cause severe pain and swallowing difficulties. Throat injuries create infection risks and breathing complications.
Intestinal Perforations
The bristles piercing intestinal walls create perforations leading to peritonitis and sepsis. Intestinal damage requires emergency surgery and prolonged hospitalization.
Design Defect in Bristle Attachment
The grill brushes with bristles that detach during normal use are defectively designed. Safe brush design requires bristle attachment methods preventing separation during typical cleaning activities.
Manufacturing Defect in Bristle Construction
The bristles manufactured between 2015 and 2026 contain systematic attachment defects. Defective bristle securing demonstrates inadequate quality control throughout the production period.
Failure to Test Bristle Retention
Nexgrill failed to adequately test bristle attachment strength before sale. Reasonable testing requires simulating repeated cleaning cycles to identify bristle detachment risks.
Breach of Implied Warranty
Nexgrill breached implied warranties by selling grill brushes that shed metal fragments into food. The brushes causing internal injuries fail basic safety requirements for food preparation tools.
Negligent Product Design and Testing
Selling grill brushes without adequate bristle retention testing constitutes negligence. Manufacturers must ensure cleaning tools do not create ingestion hazards before marketing to consumers.
Delayed Recall After Years of Reports
Receiving 68 reports including five requiring medical treatment over multiple years before March 2026 recall demonstrates inadequate response. Companies learning of internal injury risks must recall immediately.
Contact an Attorney
If you suffered internal injuries from swallowing Nexgrill grill brush bristles, contact a product liability attorney. Preserve the brush, purchase receipts, medical records, and photographs documenting injuries.
References
1. 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