Over 10 Million Grill Brushes Recalled Due to Injury Risk

Nexgrill issues major recall for metal wire bristle grill brushes sold at The Home Depot.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:54pm

Nexgrill has announced a voluntary recall of over 10.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes sold at The Home Depot between 2015 and 2026. The small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and pose an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.

Why it matters

This recall is similar to a recent Weber grill brush recall, highlighting an ongoing safety issue with metal bristle grill brushes that can pose a serious health risk to consumers. Grilling season is approaching, so it's important for consumers to be aware of this recall and take the necessary steps to get a refund.

The details

The recalled Nexgrill model numbers include 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, and 530-0042. The grill brushes can be identified by having a metal wire bristle brush attached to either a black plastic or a bamboo wood handle. Consumers who own one of these recalled brushes should stop using it immediately and register for a refund at nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall.

  • The recalled brushes were sold at The Home Depot between November 2015 and February 2026.
  • Nexgrill announced the voluntary recall in late March 2026.

The players

Nexgrill

The manufacturer of the recalled metal wire bristle grill brushes.

The Home Depot

The retailer that sold the recalled Nexgrill grill brushes in stores and online.

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What’s next

Consumers who own one of the recalled Nexgrill grill brushes should stop using it immediately and register for a refund at nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall. They must follow the steps outlined by Nexgrill, including uploading a photo of the brush, in order to receive the $5 to $15 gift card refund.

The takeaway

This recall highlights an ongoing safety issue with metal bristle grill brushes that can pose a serious health risk if the bristles detach and are ingested. Consumers should be aware of this recall and take the necessary steps to get a refund, as well as consider switching to wire-bristle-free grill cleaning alternatives.