The grill brush hanging beside your barbecue is worth a quick look. Walmart has recalled about 4.48 million Expert Grill brushes, and five model numbers are on the list.
The October 1 CPSC notice says wire bristles can come loose, end up on the grill or in food, and cause serious internal injuries if swallowed. No incidents or injuries were reported in the notice.
Check these five model numbers
Look on the packaging or the sticker or tag attached to the brush. The recall covers:
- EX5607031616002: 16-inch steel-fiber scrub brush with scraper
EX5607031616002: 16-inch scrub brush and scraper. Photo: CPSC recall notice. - EX5607031616003: Handheld steel-fiber scrub brush with ergonomic handle
EX5607031616003: handheld scrub brush. Photo: CPSC recall notice. - XG1310700206: 21-inch, three-head brush with stainless-steel bristles
XG1310700206: 21-inch three-head brush. Photo: CPSC recall notice. - XG1136178597003: 17.7-inch long-handle brush with scraper
XG1136178597003: 17.7-inch brush with scraper. Photo: CPSC recall notice. - XG1410700124: 10-piece stainless-steel grilling-tool set
XG1410700124: brush included in the 10-piece grilling set. Photo: CPSC recall notice.
These products were sold at Walmart and online, including Walmart.com, between January 2021 and August 2026 for $1 to $28. The CPSC page has a photo of each affected product, so you can compare the shape as well as the number.
What to do if yours matches
Stop using the recalled brush and contact Walmart for a full refund or Walmart credit. The notice says customers will be directed to return or discard the brush.
Walmart’s recall contact is 800-925-6278, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central, or Walmart Help.
One useful caution while you sort it out: Walmart says it does not send product-recall text messages. Start with the official recall page rather than a refund link in an unexpected text.
