What should I do if I own a Weber grill brush?

Stop using recalled brushes and follow Weber’s guidance

Weber has recalled a large number of grill brushes after reports that the metal bristles can detach, become embedded in cooked food and pose a risk of ingestion or internal injury. The recall is aimed at preventing those potentially serious injuries and removing affected brushes from use.

Actions to take now

• Stop using any wire-bristle grill brush immediately if it matches the recalled models or displays loose or missing bristles.
• Inspect grill-cleaning tools closely for broken or loose wires and discard anything with visible damage.
• Check Weber’s recall notice or the retailer where the brush was purchased for model numbers, batch information, and details on refunds, replacements or reimbursement for medical costs if an injury occurred.
• If you or anyone has swallowed or found a wire bristle in food, seek medical attention right away and preserve the product and packaging for investigation.

Why this matters

Wire-bristle brushes are common household tools for cleaning grills, but detached bristles are small, sharp hazards that can hide in food and cause punctures to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. A recall on this scale is a consumer-safety event that affects routine backyard cooking and signals the need to evaluate safer alternatives—such as non-bristle scrubbers, grill stones, or nylon brushes rated for high heat.

If you rely on a recalled brush, follow the manufacturer’s recall process rather than continuing to use the item. That reduces the risk to family members and helps public-health authorities track the scope of the problem.