Weber-Stephen Products LLC announced a voluntary recall for various models of its metal wire bristle grill brushes on February 26.

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The recall comes after at least 38 reports of metal bristles detaching from the brush, per the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This means the bristles can stick to the grill or food and pose “a risk of serious internal injury requiring medical treatment, including surgery,” if accidentally consumed.