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2026-06-22 – A consumer suffered a laceration to the lip and a choking scare after biting into a burger containing a metal bristle that had detached from a Nexgrill cleaning brush. The incident, reported to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov database, highlights a laceration hazard from a manufacturing defect in the brush, which was used to clean a grill before cooking.

Product Details

Brand Name: Nexgrill
Manufacturer: NEXGRILL INDUSTRIES INC
Incident Report Number: 6069586
Severity Type Name: Emergency Department Treatment Received
Severity Type ID: 9

Incident Overview

On Memorial Day 2025, a consumer attended a barbecue gathering. Before cooking began, the grill was cleaned with a Nexgrill metal bristle brush. During the meal, the consumer bit into a burger and felt a sharp object pierce their lip, causing a small laceration. The object was a metal bristle that had come off the cleaning brush and become embedded in the food. The consumer also nearly choked on the bristle.

According to the incident report filed with the CPSC (Report ID 6069586), the bristle detached from the brush during normal use. The consumer required emergency department treatment for the laceration. The report does not indicate whether the brush was new or had been used previously, but the failure occurred during standard grill cleaning, suggesting a potential manufacturing defect in the brush's bristle retention.

Safety Concerns

Immediate Dangers: The primary danger is that metal bristles can break off and become lodged in food. When ingested, they can cause lacerations to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract. In this case, the bristle caused a lip laceration and a choking hazard, which could have led to airway obstruction or more severe internal injuries if swallowed.

Long-Term Risks: If a metal bristle is swallowed and passes into the gastrointestinal tract, it can cause perforations, infections, or internal bleeding. Such injuries may require surgical removal and can lead to long-term complications like scarring or chronic pain.

Who Might Be Affected: Anyone using a grill cleaned with a metal bristle brush is at risk, as bristles can detach unnoticed and transfer to food. Children and elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to choking and more severe injuries from sharp objects.

Warning Signs: Consumers may not see bristles on the grill or in food before eating. However, if bristles are found on the grill surface or on utensils after cleaning, it indicates the brush is shedding and should be discarded. Any pain or discomfort while eating grilled food could signal that a bristle has been ingested.

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What Consumers Should Do

Stop Using Immediately: Discontinue use of any metal bristle grill brush that shows signs of shedding bristles. Consider switching to alternative cleaning tools such as nylon brushes, pumice stones, or wooden scrapers that do not pose the same risk.

Seek Medical Attention: If you or someone else experiences mouth pain, choking, or difficulty swallowing after eating grilled food, seek emergency medical care immediately. Metal bristles can cause internal injuries that may not be immediately obvious.

Preserve the Product: Keep the brush and any bristles you find. Store them in a safe place so that they can be examined if you decide to pursue a claim or report the incident.

Document the Incident: Take photographs of the brush, the bristle, and any injuries. Write down details of when and how the incident occurred, including the date, location, and product used.

Report to the CPSC: File a report on SaferProducts.gov to help alert regulators and other consumers. Include details about the brush model and the incident.

Check for Recalls: Visit CPSC.gov to see if the brush model has been recalled. If not, your report may help trigger a recall.

Consumers who suffered injury or property damage may want to speak with a product liability attorney about their options.

Manufacturer's Response

The manufacturer's official response to this specific incident report is not publicly available at the time of this writing.

Legal Help Available

H Law Group is a California-based law firm representing individuals injured by defective products. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Our team offers free consultations to discuss your situation and legal options. If you or a loved one was injured by Nexgrill Don't know or a similar product, contact H Law Group at (888) 499-4948 for a free, no-obligation consultation.