Expert Grill brushes sold for as little as $1 and could cause internal injuries requiring surgery: Recall
Walmart has recalled nearly 4.5 million Expert Grill brushes over concerns their wire bristles can break loose during cleaning and become lodged on grills or in food, potentially leading to injuries that require surgery, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Although no injuries or incidents have been reported, the potential danger may not be immediately obvious to consumers.
The recall, announced Oct. 1, covers five products sold at Walmart stores and online, including Walmart.com, with prices ranging from just $1 to $28.
Some of the affected brushes have been distributed since January 2021, meaning consumers may have purchased them years before the recall.
The recalled brushes have black plastic or stainless steel handles, and some feature attached metal scrapers. Consumers can identify the affected products using model numbers listed in the CPSC recall notice.
“The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority,” the spokesperson said. “The company has fully cooperated with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the manufacturer of the impacted product to remove it from our stores and notify consumers of the recall. Purchasers of the recalled product are advised to discontinue use and return it to their nearest store for a full refund.”
Walmart is offering customers a full refund or credit for use at its stores or at Walmart.com. Customers will be asked to return the recalled brushes or throw them away.
