What should I do about Weber grill brush recall?

Immediate steps for owners

Weber has recalled 3.2 million grill brushes after reports that loose metal bristles can detach and end up in food, posing an ingestion and injury risk. If you have a wire-bristled brush from Weber, stop using it immediately and remove it from the cooking area.

How to check and respond

• Inspect the brush for loose or missing bristles before doing anything else; don’t run your hand along the bristles.
• Visit Weber’s official recall page or contact customer service to see whether your brush’s model and purchase date are included in the recall notice.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for return, refund, or replacement if your brush is part of the recall.

Safeguard your grill and your food

• Carefully inspect recently grilled food for stray bristles and discard any pieces where foreign material is suspected.
• Clean grates with alternative tools while you wait for the recall remedy: use a grill scraper, pumice-style stone designed for grills, or a stiff nylon brush—none of which shed metal bristles.
• Keep children and pets away from recalled brushes and wrap or bag the item for disposal if the manufacturer instructs disposal.

When to seek medical help

If someone swallows or is injured by a bristle, seek medical attention promptly—ingested metal can require imaging and, in some cases, endoscopic removal. Health professionals can evaluate the risk and advise next steps. Following the recall guidance and switching to nonmetal cleaning tools will reduce the chance of this hazard recurring.