(WAND) - Weber is recalling certain metal wire bristle grill brushes due to an ingestion hazard.
Metal bristles can detach from the brush, adhere to grill grates and food, and be ingested. Ingested bristles can cause serious internal injury, requiring treatment, including surgery.
The recall involves the metal wire bristle grill brushes with plastic or bamboo handles measuring between 12 and 21 inches long. The following model numbers are included in the recall and can be found on the product packaging:
- 6277 - 12” black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo - 2021-2026
- 6278 - 18” black plastic handle with red ring stamped with Weber grill logo - 2021-2016
- 6463 - 12” bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name - 2011-2021
- 6464 - 18” bamboo handle with silver metal scraper on the back branded with Weber logo name - 2011-2021
- 6493 - 21” black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo and metal binder with Weber grill logo - 2013-2021
- 6494 - 12” black plastic handle with black ring stamped with Weber grill logo - 2013-2021
Customers should stop using the brushes and contact Weber for a cold cleaning nylon bristle grill brush replacement.
The recalled brushes were sold online and in stores at Lowe's, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com - and also have been found on resale sites.
Anyone with questions about the recall is asked to call Weber toll free at 877-597-9588 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit a dedicated webpage.
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