Nothing kills a backyard cookout faster than a surprise trip to the ER, and that is exactly what regulators and manufacturers are trying to avoid with a massive Nexgrill brush recall tied to Home Depot shoppers.
Customers are being urged to stop using certain Nexgrill metal-bristle grill brushes after the company announced a voluntary recall of more than 10.2 million units. The recall covers six Nexgrill brush models sold between 2015 and 2026 and warns that tiny metal bristles can detach, stick to food and be accidentally swallowed. Owners who still have the brushes must register the product and upload a photograph as part of the refund process.
According to Nexgrill's recall page, the affected models are 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041 and 530-0042. The company describes the brushes as having black plastic or bamboo handles and says the units were sold at The Home Depot from 2015 through parts of 2026. Nexgrill says it will issue a full refund as a gift card worth roughly $5–$15 depending on the model after consumers complete the registration steps on its recall site.
Boston 25 News reports at least 68 complaints that small wire bristles detached from the brushes, including five incidents in which people swallowed a wire and required medical treatment. The station notes the brushes sold for about $5 to $15, which is why Nexgrill is offering gift-card refunds to owners without receipts. Those consumer reports are what prompted the company to pull the items from circulation.
How To Claim Your Grill Brush Refund
As outlined on Nexgrill's recall site, the process has three steps: check eligibility, register and photograph the brush, then receive a gift card within about 7–14 business days. The registration requires owners to photograph the brush with a registration code and their initials visible in the image, and the company warns consumers not to dispose of the brush until they receive an approval e-mail. Nexgrill's portal also provides guidance for owners who no longer have a receipt.
Why Doctors And Regulators Are On Edge
Medical providers have documented cases in which thin metal bristles perforated throats or digestive tracts and required surgical removal, and regulators say the tiny wires are hard to spot in food. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently highlighted a similar recall by Weber and urged consumers to stop using wire-bristle brushes while it reviews the category. That earlier action underscores why both manufacturers and federal watchdogs are pushing for non-metal alternatives.
What Grill Owners Should Do Now
If you own one of the listed Nexgrill models, stop using it immediately, inspect recently cooked food and keep the brush until you complete registration. For more information and to start a claim, Boston 25 points readers to Nexgrill’s recall portal and lists the company hotline at 800‑942‑1498. If you suspect you or a family member swallowed a bristle or develop sharp throat or abdominal pain, seek medical attention and tell clinicians about possible metal ingestion.
