Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard
Walmart recalls over 4.4 million Expert Grill brushes with small metal wire bristles that can detach and cause serious internal injuries if ingested. Consumers must stop using and return or discard the brushes for a refund.
Stop using this now
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Walmart is recalling over 4. 4 million Expert Grill brushes because small metal wire bristles can detach and stick to food or grills, posing a risk of serious internal injuries if ingested. This recall is for consumers who own the brushes with black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1278028-walmart-recalls-expert-grill-brushes-small-metal-bristles-risk-ingestion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1278028-walmart-recalls-expert-grill-brushes-small-metal-bristles-risk-ingestion · Published October 6, 2026 · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #11009
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“Walmart Recalls Expert Grill Brushes: Small Metal Bristles Risk Ingestion Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1278028-walmart-recalls-expert-grill-brushes-small-metal-bristles-risk-ingestion. Based on CPSC recall #11009 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Walmart-Recalls-Over-4-4-Million-Expert-Grill-Brushes-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food. If ingested, they can cause serious internal injuries requiring surgery. The hazard is present in normal use during grilling.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns the recalled Expert Grill brushes with black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Children and individuals who eat while grilling are at higher risk due to the small metal bristles.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for black plastic or stainless-steel handles on the brush. The product packaging or a sticker/tag on the brush lists the model numbers. The recall covers over 4.4 million units sold through Walmart.
- Brand
Walmart- Product
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Stop using the recalled grill brushes right away to prevent ingestion of small metal bristles.
Return or Discard
Return the brushes to Walmart or discard them safely to complete the recall.
Get Refund or Credit
Contact Walmart for a full refund or credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
No injuries have been reported.
How can I tell if my grill brush is recalled?
Check for black plastic or stainless-steel handles and look for model numbers on the packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush.
What should I do if I have the recalled grill brushes?
Stop using them immediately and return to Walmart or discard safely for a refund or credit.
Contact Walmart
We’ve drafted a message you can send Walmart to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 11009 — Walmart Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Hello, I own a Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes that is covered by recall 11009 from Walmart. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #11009 (October 1, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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