The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Conair has expanded its Cuisinart grill-brush recall by about 1.91 million units, bringing the total to about 3.63 million. The expansion adds 13 listed models and also covers Cuisinart wire-bristle brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020. Consumers should stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a refund or a higher-value Cuisinart.com credit.
Key facts
- Expanded recall announced: Aug. 27, 2026
- Additional units: about 1,905,805
- Total recalled: about 3,625,800
- Reported detachments: at least 54
- Medically treated ingestion reports: three
- Remedy: full refund or Cuisinart.com credit worth the refund plus 20%
Timeline
June 2009–March 2026 — covered brushes were sold in stores and online. July 2, 2026 — Conair recalls about 1.72 million units across eight named models. Aug. 27 — CPSC announces about 1.91 million additional units, 13 more named models and coverage for all Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brushes. Next — consumers verify their brush and submit for the selected remedy.
Loose metal bristles can remain on a grill grate, transfer to food and be swallowed. CPSC says Conair knows of at least 54 reports or reviews involving detached bristles; three consumers swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the digestive tract or throat. Because the expansion reaches older brushes and bundled tool sets, ownership may be difficult to confirm from packaging alone.
The action is a consumer-safety recall, not a forecast about Conair's financial performance. CPSC has not published an estimated refund cost, and the notice does not state how many recalled brushes remain in use.
What happened?
CPSC announced the expansion on August 27 after an initial July 2 recall of about 1.72 million brushes. The expanded action adds about 1.91 million units and broadens the scope to every Cuisinart wire-bristle grill brush, including products without a surviving package or model label. The brushes were sold at Walmart, Burlington, TJ Maxx and Ross, and online through Amazon and Cuisinart.com, from June 2009 through March 2026.
Why it matters
Loose metal bristles can remain on a grill grate, transfer to food and be swallowed. CPSC says Conair knows of at least 54 reports or reviews involving detached bristles; three consumers swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the digestive tract or throat. Because the expansion reaches older brushes and bundled tool sets, ownership may be difficult to confirm from packaging alone.
Background
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Conair has expanded its Cuisinart grill-brush recall by about 1.91 million units, bringing the total to about 3.63 million. The expansion adds 13 listed models and also covers Cuisinart wire-bristle brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020. Consumers should stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a refund or a higher-value Cuisinart.com credit.
What each side says
CPSC and Conair direct consumers to stop using the brushes immediately because detached bristles can cause serious internal injury. The recall notice does not identify a competing safety assessment or dispute the reported hazard; it presents the action as a cooperative recall and gives consumers refund options.
What happens next
Consumers should stop using the brush, visit Conair's official recall portal or call 888-520-1304, and follow the program's instructions before discarding it. Watch the CPSC notice and recall portal for changes to eligible products, documentation requirements or remedy availability.
Nivegu analysis
The expansion changes the practical test for consumers: brand and brush type now matter more than a short model list. If a grill brush is Cuisinart-branded and uses metal wire bristles, the official notice says it is included. Readers should rely on the recall portal for eligibility and disposal instructions rather than attempting to judge bristle condition by sight.
Different viewpoints
Consumers with an affected brush can choose a full cash refund or a Cuisinart.com credit equal to the refund plus 20%, subject to the recall program's verification instructions.
Owners who continue using a wire-bristle brush face a preventable ingestion risk, while retailers and resellers must ensure recalled products are not offered again.
What are you still wondering?
Answers will use this briefing and its cited sources.Sources and further reading
01U.S. CPSC — Expanded Cuisinart grill-brush recall↗02Conair — Official Cuisinart grill-brush recall portal↗03U.S. CPSC — Original July Cuisinart grill-brush recall↗Questions, answered.
What is the short version?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Conair has expanded its Cuisinart grill-brush recall by about 1.91 million units, bringing the total to about 3.63 million. The expansion adds 13 listed models and also covers Cuisinart wire-bristle brushes sold individually or in sets before 2020. Consumers should stop using the brushes and contact Conair for a refund or a higher-value Cuisinart.com credit.
Why does this matter now?
Loose metal bristles can remain on a grill grate, transfer to food and be swallowed. CPSC says Conair knows of at least 54 reports or reviews involving detached bristles; three consumers swallowed bristles and sought medical treatment to remove them from the digestive tract or throat. Because the expansion reaches older brushes and bundled tool sets, ownership may be difficult to confirm from packaging alone.
What should readers watch next?
The action is a consumer-safety recall, not a forecast about Conair's financial performance. CPSC has not published an estimated refund cost, and the notice does not state how many recalled brushes remain in use.
