Product recall · October 1, 2026

Walmart Recalls Over 4.4 Million Expert Grill Brushes Due to Ingestion Hazard

Recall number 27010 · About 4,477,655 · All Walmart recalls

Hazard: 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.

What 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.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

Recalled product: Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Recall number
27010
Announced
Product
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
Importer
Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas
Made in
China
Affected products
This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush: Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates EX5607031616002 Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills January 2025-August 2026 EX5607031616003 Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning January 2025-August 2026 XG1310700206 Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-
Units
About 4,477,655
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Sold at
Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
Consumer contact
Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 27010
Last checked

What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

Read the official CPSC recall notice (opens in a new tab)

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.