Quick answer
CPSC recall 27-010 covers five Expert Grill metal wire-bristle products sold by Walmart: models EX5607031616002, EX5607031616003, XG1310700206, XG1136178597003, and XG1410700124. The model number is on the packaging or a sticker or tag attached to the brush. Stop using a matching brush immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund or store or online credit; Walmart says consumers may be asked to return or discard it. Keep the brush away from food and children while you confirm the remedy. Before the grill is used again, inspect a cold grate carefully for loose bristles left by earlier cleaning and use a non-wire cleaning method. Do not try to repair, trim, burn off, magnetically sweep, or keep using the recalled brush. If anyone may have swallowed a bristle or develops severe pain when swallowing, throat pain, abdominal pain, breathing trouble, or another concerning symptom after grilled food, seek prompt medical care and explain the possible wire-bristle exposure.
Safety before you start
Do not use the recalled brush for one last cleaning and do not handle a hot grill while checking it. A thin bristle can be difficult to see and can puncture the throat or digestive tract. Keep the grill off and fully cool, wear eye protection and gloves for a visual grate check, and discard any food that may have contacted a suspect grate. Never probe a person's throat or try to remove a swallowed object yourself. Call 911 for breathing difficulty or another immediate emergency; otherwise seek prompt medical evaluation for suspected ingestion or severe swallowing, throat, chest, or abdominal pain. Follow Walmart's recall instructions for return or disposal rather than improvising destruction.
What you need
- Original packaging, receipt, or order history if available
- Bright flashlight for the brush and cold grate
- Phone camera for the model tag and product condition
- Work gloves and eye protection
- Official CPSC recall 27-010
- A manufacturer-approved non-wire grill-cleaning tool for future use
Step-by-step
Stop using and isolate the brush
Move the brush away from the cooking area without shaking or scraping it. Keep it where children cannot reach it. Do not use it to confirm whether bristles are loose; the recall instruction applies even when the brush looks intact.
Find the model number
Check the product packaging and any sticker or tag attached to the brush. Photograph the number before a tag is lost. The handle shape, length, scraper, and head count can support identification, but CPSC lists the model number as the deciding identifier.
Compare all five recalled numbers
The recalled models are EX5607031616002, EX5607031616003, XG1310700206, XG1136178597003, and XG1410700124. The last number identifies a 10-piece grill-tool kit that included a wire brush, so check the kit even if the brush was not purchased by itself.
Use the purchase window as supporting evidence
CPSC says the products were sold at Walmart and Walmart.com from January 2021 through August 2026 for about $1 to $28, with narrower distribution dates for individual models. A purchase outside a model's listed window is a reason to ask Walmart, not a reason to test the brush.
Inspect the cold grate before its next use
With the grill off, fully cool, and well lit, look across and between the grate bars for loose wire. Do not run bare fingers over the surface. If a bristle is visible or you cannot confidently clear the grate, keep the grill out of service and follow the grill maker's cleaning or grate-replacement guidance.
Request the official remedy
Contact Walmart through its official recall or help page or the phone number in the CPSC notice. CPSC says the remedy is a full refund or Walmart store or online credit and that consumers will be asked to return or discard the brush. Save the case details until the remedy is complete.
Switch to a non-wire method
Use a cleaning tool and procedure approved by the grill manufacturer that does not shed metal wire bristles. Inspect the tool before each use and inspect the cooking surface before food is placed on it.
The five model numbers cover different brush shapes
- EX5607031616002: 16-inch steel-fiber scrub brush and scraper.
- EX5607031616003: handheld steel-fiber scrub brush.
- XG1310700206: 21-inch three-head stainless-steel-bristle brush.
- XG1136178597003: 17.7-inch long-handle brush with scraper.
- XG1410700124: 10-piece stainless-steel grill-tool kit containing a brush.
A brush that looks normal can still leave a dangerous fragment
CPSC says small metal bristles can detach, remain on the grill or in food, and cause serious internal injury requiring surgery. The agency reported no incidents for this specific recall, but the hazard is established beyond this product line.
CDC documented injuries ranging from severe pain on swallowing to gastrointestinal perforation and emergency surgery after grill-brush bristles entered food. CDC advises examining the grill surface carefully and considering alternative cleaning products or methods.
Possible ingestion is a medical problem, not a kitchen inspection
A tiny wire can be hard to locate and symptoms can occur in the throat or abdomen. Do not wait for a home magnet test, induce vomiting, or reach into the throat. Tell the clinician about the grill-brush recall and when the potentially exposed food was eaten.
Breathing difficulty or another immediate emergency warrants 911. Severe swallowing pain, throat pain, chest pain, abdominal pain, or a credible reason to think a bristle entered food warrants prompt professional medical evaluation.
Common questions
Are all Expert Grill brushes recalled?
No. CPSC recall 27-010 lists five specific model numbers. Use the packaging or attached tag and contact Walmart if the identifier is missing or unclear.
Can I keep using the brush if no bristles look loose?
No. CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled brushes immediately. A visual check of the brush does not cancel the recall.
What should I do if the original package is gone?
Save photos of the brush, any attached tag, your receipt or order history, and contact Walmart through the official recall channel. Do not guess from appearance and do not test the brush on the grill.
Sources and further reading
This article is original FixMate editorial content informed by the references below. Always follow manufacturer instructions and local code.
