Weber is recalling approximately 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes due to a potentially serious ingestion hazard that could impact backyard cooks and RVers alike.
According to the recall notice, small metal bristles can detach from the grill brushes during cleaning, stick to grill grates, and then transfer to food. If swallowed, the bristles can cause internal injuries to the mouth, throat, digestive tract, or intestines. In some reported cases industry-wide, ingested bristles have required surgical removal.
The recall involves certain Weber metal wire bristle grill brushes with plastic or wood handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long. These brushes were sold in stores and online at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Target, Amazon, and Weber.com from 2011 through 2026. Retail prices ranged from $10 to $17.
Consumers who own one of these brushes are urged to stop using it immediately. For details on affected models and instructions on what to do next, visit Weber.com and click on the “Recall Notice” link at the bottom of the homepage.
While this recall specifically affects certain Weber products, it’s worth noting that wire bristle grill brushes in general have raised safety concerns for years. Medical professionals have documented cases of patients arriving at emergency rooms with unexplained throat or abdominal pain, only to discover a tiny grill brush bristle lodged in their tonsil, esophagus, or digestive tract.
For RVers and campers who rely heavily on outdoor cooking, this is a good reminder to inspect your grill-cleaning tools and consider safer alternatives. Options like grill stones, scraper tools designed for specific grill grates, nylon brushes (used only on cool surfaces), or even crumpled aluminum foil can help reduce the risk.
As grilling season ramps up, a quick gear check could prevent a very unpleasant — and potentially dangerous — surprise.
