Cuisinart Grill Brush Recall: 1.7M Units Over Injury Risk

More than 1.7 million Cuisinart grill brushes are being recalled after the metal bristles can detach and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

Conair LLC, the Connecticut-based maker, is recalling 1,719,995 brushes sold under the Cuisinart brand. The units have stainless steel wire bristles with black plastic or wood handles, according to the July 2 notice.

"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," CPSC said.

Conair has received at least 54 reports of bristles detaching, including three cases where customers sought medical treatment after swallowing them.

The recalled brushes were sold at discount chains TJ Maxx and Burlington, plus at Ross Stores, as well as online through Amazon and Cuisinart's website. Sales ran from June 2009 through March 2026, a span of nearly 17 years. Prices ranged from $8 to $20.

The recall covers individual brushes and those sold as part of premium grill sets, including the 4-in-1 Grill Cleaning Brush, 10 Piece Set, 13 Piece Wooden Handle Grill Tool Set, 14 Piece Deluxe Stainless Steel Grill Set, and 20 Piece Deluxe Grill Set. Each brush has "Cuisinart" printed on the handle.

Conair is offering a full refund or a credit to use at Cuisinart.com. The CPSC tells consumers to stop using the brushes immediately.

For Ross Stores, the recall means working with Conair to remove affected stock. The CPSC directs consumers to contact Conair directly for refunds, limiting direct financial costs to retailers. The 17-year sales window means many units may still be in use, requiring coordination between manufacturer and sellers.

The Cuisinart recall follows a similar action in March, when the CPSC recalled 10 million Nexgrill grill brushes over the same wire-bristle hazard. Two major recalls within months mean the design is under regulator scrutiny.

Ross Stores registers an Alpha Score of 59 out of 100, a Moderate rating in the consumer discretionary sector. The recall adds logistical work for the retailer. It does not change the company's overall risk profile given the limited direct financial exposure. The key variable is whether Conair handles refunds smoothly and whether shoppers return to the grill aisle at Ross this summer.

Consumers can check the CPSC website for a full list of recalled model numbers.