CPSC recall 27-010, announced October 1, 2026, covers Walmart Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes (about 4,477,655 units). Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Recall contact: call 800-925-6278, or go to www.walmart.com/help.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush: Model No.
Which products are included?
This recall involves certain Walmart Expert Grill metal wire bristle grill brushes. The brushes have black plastic or stainless-steel handles. Some brushes come with metal scraper attached. The following model numbers are included in this recall and can be found on the product packaging or a sticker/tag attached to the brush: Model No. Brush Description Distribution Dates EX5607031616002 Expert Grill 16-inch Steel Fiber Scrub Brush and Scraper for Grills January 2025-August 2026 EX5607031616003 Expert Grill Handheld Steel Fiber Scrub Brush with Ergonomic Handle for Grill Cleaning January 2025-August 2026 XG1310700206 Expert Grill 21" 3-head Grill Brush with Stainless Steel Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle January 2022 to August 2026 XG1136178597003 Expert Grill Long Handle Grill Brush with Scraper, 17.7" January 2021 to August 2026 XG1410700124 Expert Grill Grilling Accessories BBQ Grill Tools Set, 10 Pieces Stainless Steel Grill Kit December 2023 to August 2026
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
the product packaging
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- January 2021 through August 2026
- Where sold
- Walmart, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $1 to $28
Why it was recalled
Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled grill brushes immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or a credit for use at any Walmart store or Walmart.com. Consumers will be asked to return their recalled brushes to Walmart or discard them.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 800-925-6278, or go to www.walmart.com/help.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Walmart
- Product type
- Grills
- Recall number
- 27-010
- Units
- About 4,477,655
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold At: Walmart and online, including Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for between $1 and $28.
- Importer
- Walmart, Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas
Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes
CPSC product type: Cleaning Equipment, Inc. Brooms, Mops, Brushes, Etc
This recall in context
Compared with the 77 grill recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 4.5 million units: the largest of 63 grill recalls that state a unit count. The median is 13,750 units.
- Hazard
- Ingestion: named in 1 of 77 grill recalls.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 8 of 77 grill recalls. The most common is repair (10).
- Brand history
- Walmart is named in 57 CPSC notices in this index, from 1989 to 2026. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Hop Thang Interior Wood Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers (26-726, Aug 2026). 4 of them are grill recalls.
- Time on sale
- About 6 years. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or www.walmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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