Cuisinart Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Recall
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Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes are being recalled in Canada due to a risk that bristles can detach and cause serious internal injuries if ingested.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on September 1, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Small metal wire bristles from certain Cuisinart-branded metal wire bristle grill brushes can detach from the brushes and stick to the grill or food, posing an ingestion hazard and risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Cuisinart metal wire bristle grill brushes sold as part of two grill sets. A total of 679 units were sold in Canada from December 2017 to March 2026. The products were manufactured in China by Conair LLC and sold by Crate & Barrel Canada, Inc.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Crate & Barrel Canada for a refund. Contact Crate and Barrel Canada by telephone at 800-451-8217 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT Monday–Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CDT Saturday–Sunday) or visit the company's website.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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