More than 10 million grill brushes sold at Home Depot recalled

27 Mar 2026, 02:46 by Kenn C. BivinsAMG-Parade · Las Vegas Review-Journal

If you ask me what I plan to be doing this summer, outside of disassociating from our increasingly dystopian reality, I’ll probably answer with some variation of what I’m cooking on the grill. I can already picture firing up the Masterbuilt using all 1,150 square feet to make burgers, whole chickens, pizza, and maybe even dessert while simultaneously sipping on a paloma (or two) made with Poncho Fino’s Mexican Candy-flavored tequila. Truly, nothing would bring me more joy, and odds are, with warmer weather finally upon us, you’re getting prepared to hit the grill, too.

Whether you already have one or you’re just starting to put together your outdoor cooking setup, you might find yourself browsing the grill section at Home Depot, grabbing all the tools you need to ensure your all-day brisket comes out a resounding success. Metal skewers for kebabs, tongs and sauce mops݀—you know, the works. But chief among all grilling necessities is the non-negotiable grill brush that helps keep your prized Kamado Joe looking just as good as new.

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Before you toss one into your cart, though, you might want to think twice. A recall of over 10 million grill brushes sold at Home Depot due to a significant health and safety risk was recently announced, and it’s a much more common problem than you might think. Grills and grilling accessories maker Nexgrill issued a voluntary recall for six models of its wire grill brushes after the U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles actually coming off and sticking to food or the grill.

Nexgrill Issues Voluntary Recall of 10.2 Million Wire Grill Brushes

Recalled Nexgrill Grill Brush with Scraper (Model Number 530-0024G)

The recall affects 10.2 million grill brushes sold at Home Depot stores and on its website from 2015 through 2026. The six models included in the recall are:

19-inch Grill Brush, model number 530-0024
Grill Cleaning Brush with Scraper, model number 530-0024G
Long Handle Grill Brush, model number 530-0034
Grill Brush and Scraper, model number 530-0039
Grill Brush with Scrub Pad, model number 530-0041
Wood Handle Grill Brush, model number 530-0042

If you happen to have one of these models, it’s recommended that you stop using them immediately and contact Nexgrill for a full refund in the form of a gift card. You can complete your claim here. The good news is that Nexgrill also sells safer, non-metal grill brushes that won’t leave anything behind in your food or on your grill. Unfortunately, wire grill brushes, regardless of the brand, routinely have this issue, so it’s best to avoid them and look for other options instead.

What to Clean Your Grill with Instead

You can rub a halved onion, lemon or potato on your grill before cooking to help loosen burnt-on residue, invest in a Grill Grate Brush from Grill Rescue, or simply make it a point to steam clean your grill after each use to ensure there’s minimal buildup for next time. At least that way, there’s one less step to do next time you’re craving cedar-planked salmon with a grilled peach pico de gallo. Just make sure to save us a plate.