What should I do after Weber's grill-brush recall?

Stop using brushes that could shed bristles and inspect your grill

Weber has recalled a large number of wire grill-cleaning brushes because loose metal bristles can detach and end up in food, posing a risk of choking or internal injury. Owners of impacted brushes should stop using them immediately and follow the company’s recall instructions to return the product or obtain a refund or replacement where the recall program provides one.

Practical steps to protect yourself and your family:

• Stop using any wire brushes that match the recalled models and check the recall notice for details about affected products.
• Inspect grill grates carefully before cooking; look for stray bristles or damage that could harbor loose wire.
• Avoid scraping off bristles with your hands; instead, discard a suspect brush safely.
• If you think you or someone ate food containing a wire bristle, seek medical attention — small metal fragments can cause internal injury and require professional assessment.

Safer cleaning alternatives

• Use non‑wire tools such as scraper bars, grill stones, or brushes designed with nylon bristles or coil-free surfaces.
• Clean while the grill is warm (not piping hot) and use a rag or folded foil to wipe loosened residue off grates.

Why this matters: wire‑bristle brushes have been linked to consumer injuries for years, and a large-scale recall underscores the persistent hazard. Replacing recalled tools and adopting safer cleaning methods reduces the risk of metal fragments making their way into food.