Weber Grill Brush Recall

Six models: 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. Some of these have been in the market since 2011, so don’t assume yours is fine since it’s been in your garage for a decade.

Weber Model 6277

Sold from 2021 to 2026, these are 12-inch brushes with a black plastic handle and a red Weber logo ring.

Weber Model 6278

This model is an 18-inch brush with a black plastic handle and red logo ring, sold between 2021 and 2026.

Weber Model 6463

Fitted with a bamboo handle, a silver metal scraper, and Weber branding, this 12-inch brush sold from 2011 to 2021.

Weber Model 6464

This 18″ model has a bamboo handle, a silver metal scraper, and Weber branding, and it sold between 2011 and 2021.

Weber Model 6493

A 21-inch brush with a black plastic handle, black Weber-logo ring, and metal binder, distributed 2013-2021.

Weber Model 6494

At 12 inches, this one has a black Weber logo ring and a black plastic handle, and it was sold between 2013 and 2021.

Where to Find the Model Number

Your brush model number is printed on the packaging. But if you don’t have the box anymore, recheck your online order history or use an old photo of the brush to help confirm the model, since Weber’s recall images can be used for comparison.

Where the Recalled Weber Grill Brushes Were Sold

Recalled brushes were sold basically everywhere for $10 to $17 at:

• Lowe’s
• Home Depot
• Ace Hardware
• Target
• Amazon
• Weber.com
• Resale sites such as eBay

Stop Using the Recalled Brush

Stop using it. The risk doesn’t go away just because you pay attention when cleaning your grill.

How to Request a Weber Replacement Brush

You can request a nylon-bristled Weber grill brush recall replacement through Weber’s recall website or hotline. But note that a replacement brush doesn’t mean you abandon any claims for injuries you sustained in connection with a recalled brush, since these are separate matters, and you are well within your rights to investigate a claim for injury.

Why You Should Take Photos Before Discarding the Brush

Don’t toss out the old brush before taking pictures. Take pictures first, since the handle, logo, bristles, and packaging all matter a lot if anyone in your house became injured after eating something off that grill.

Beyond Weber’s 38 detached-bristle reports at the time of the recall, including four swallowed-bristle cases needing medical treatment, a 2026 study also estimated 3,739 grill brush wire bristle injuries nationwide from 2015 through 2023, versus about 1,632 from 2006 through 2014, which amounts to roughly a 129% jump.

The core problem is that these bristles are difficult to see once they’re on food. A woman profiled by Michigan Medicine dealt with months of throat pain before doctors finally found and pulled a bristle out of her throat and then found 30 or 40 more just sitting on her own grill grates. But not every case needs surgery, as one industry report found most people were treated and released, though about 24% ended up admitted to the hospital, although no deaths have been reported.

This isn’t medical advice, but things people have reported that may help you recognize possible warning signs:

Throat Pain, Trouble Swallowing, or Pain After Eating Grilled Food

You may feel a sharp pain in your throat, pain when you swallow, or a sensation of something caught in your throat that starts soon after eating grilled food; coughing may also be a symptom.

Abdominal Pain, Fever, or Signs of Internal Injury

Pain in your abdomen can occur after bristle ingestion, and you may also experience a fever or feel nauseated. But if you feel worsening pain, it may indicate a deeper injury or infection, and in some cases, a bristle can migrate and cause more damage.

When to Seek Medical Care

If you develop unusual or worsening symptoms after eating grilled food, contact a medical provider for evaluation, as bristles can be dangerous, and a doctor may be best positioned to locate and remove them before they cause further complications.

Imaging and Medical Evaluation

X-rays and CT scans may be used to locate the bristle, though the object can be difficult to detect.

Removal From the Throat or Digestive Tract

Removing the bristle can either be straightforward or require surgery depending on where it ends up, whether that’s in your mouth, throat, or anywhere in your digestive tract.

In Houston, UTHealth recorded such a case where a bristle migrated to a woman’s neck, where it moved near the carotid artery and had to be surgically removed. Her doctor described the bristles as sharp and thin enough to become embedded in tissue with the potential to cause more harm.

Now you’re probably wondering, ‘After the Weber recall, what can I safely use instead?’

Cold Cleaning Nylon Brushes

Weber, while recalling, replaced wire brushes with cold-cleaning nylon-bristled brushes that require a cool or lukewarm grate; for the best results, follow the product instructions rather than using them on a hot grill.

Wooden Scrapers, Grill Stones, Chain Mail Scrubbers, and Foil

You can also explore other bristle-free options:

• Wooden or bamboo scrapers
• Grill stones
• Chain mail scrubbers
• Balled-up aluminum foil

Why Some Consumers Are Concerned About Replacement Brushes

For some people, nylon brushes just don’t do it, since they don’t provide the needed hard scrub and tend to melt when used on a hot grate. Now, while this is a fair complaint, it doesn’t change why the recall happened.

If you got injured between 2011 and 2026 and happened to be using any of the Weber grill brush recall models, you need to hold on to the following:

• The brush itself or clear photos of the handle where the logo appears
• Medical records including discharge paperwork
• Proof of purchase: Amazon or Weber.com order history, retailer receipts, credit card statements, email confirmations
• Photos of the grill, the food, the packaging, or the bristle itself

Lawsuits rely on legal theory, and any claim you make is an allegation unless a court or settlement decides otherwise; what works and applies in a case also depends on evidence you produce and the laws in your state.

For example, a current lawsuit in New Jersey alleges that a man swallowed a bristle after eating a burger cooked on a grill cleaned with a Weber brush. Consequently, a 15mm piece of wire allegedly traveled through his body and pierced his pancreas, with part of it allegedly still inside him.

Lawsuits of this type seek to place fault on the manufacturer, arguing that the brush was poorly designed (the bristles shouldn’t come loose during normal use) or that Weber didn’t adequately warn people about the risk.

In the end, courts reach a verdict depending on the facts, and damages you receive could cover medical bills, pain and suffering, or lost income, though nothing’s guaranteed and it comes down to the specifics of each case.

Have you swallowed a bristle or received medical treatment for a suspected bristle? A lawyer can help you determine whether you have a claim, and most offer a free consultation so you understand your position.