Over 10.2 million grill brushes sold at The Home Depot recalled - Check if you have one & how to get a refund

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Nexgrill announces the recall of more than 10 million grill brushes that were sold between 2015 and 2026 at The Home Depot and online. Clockwise from top left: 530-0042 Wood Handle Grill Brush; 530-0041 Grill Brush with Scrub Pad; 530-0039 Grill Brus

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Spring is around the corner and outdoor chefs across the country are getting ready for cookouts. Before cleaning that grill, though, they will want to double-check their brushes.

That’s because Nexgrill recalled more than 10 million of its brushes and warned people to stop using them immediately.

Millions sold at Home Depot, online

Big picture view:

Nexgrill sold the affected brushes between 2015 and 2016 at Home Depot stores and online. In all, over 10.2 million brushes were sold in that time. The full list of recalled brushes (images below):

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

Why you should care:

The company explained that small, metal wire bristles can come off the brushes and get stuck inside food. If someone ate food with bristles in it, they could suffer serious injuries that could potentially require surgery.

Recall refund

What you can do:

Nexgrill encourages customers to return the brushes for a full refund, in the form of a $5 to $15 gift card, if the claim is successful. The company has also posted details on how to get a refund by going to www.nexgrill.com or nexgrill.mktpoint.com/recall.

What they're saying:

In response to the recall, Nexgrill issued a statement describing the recall as a proactive, voluntary decision and ensuring customers of their commitment to safety.

"Safety is our top priority," the company wrote. "Our goal in the production of our grill brushes is simple: giving our customers a way to safely clean and maintain their grills as they enjoy the All-American BBQ tradition with family and friends."

The statement went on to urge customers to check the instructions before using its brushes, discard the brush if any bristles are loose, and check cooking surfaces for loose bristles before cooking.