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Weber Recalls 3.2 Million Wire-Bristle Grill Brushes Over Ingestion Hazard

Consumers are instructed to request a free nylon‑bristle replacement.

Overview

  • The voluntary action with the CPSC covers models 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493 and 6494 with handles measuring 12 to 21 inches.
  • Officials have logged at least 38 reports of detached bristles, including four cases in which consumers swallowed fragments and sought medical treatment.
  • Units were sold nationwide from 2011 through 2026 at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com for about $10 to $17.
  • The brushes were manufactured in China and Cambodia, and some have been found on resale sites such as eBay.
  • CPSC lists recall No. 26-282 and advises discarding the brushes, using nylon tools or an aluminum‑foil ball for cleaning, and contacting Weber at 877-597-9588 or weberbrushrecall.expertinquiry.com.