Malta
Vexus replacement electronic cigarette cartridge sold as “Pineapple” (model “Pineapple Ice”), four 2 ml pods in a cardboard box, barcode 0745604854276, made in Malaysia, is affected. It was recalled because it contains an excessive nicotine concentration (30.4 mg/ml) and the packaging does not indicate it contains nicotine, posing an acute toxicity risk. The importer has withdrawn the product from the market and is warning consumers of the risks; consumers should follow any warnings or instructions issued by the importer.
What's being recalled
Replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes, containing four pods of 2 ml each.
Packaging: Cardboard box.
Country of origin: Malaysia.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02618/26
Product name on the item: Pineapple
Type or model: Pineapple Ice
Barcode: 0745604854276
The hazard
The product has an excessive concentration of nicotine (30.4 mg/ml). This could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. Additionally, the product packaging does not provide any indication that the product contains nicotine. As a consequence, consumers cannot make informed decisions regarding the safe use of the product.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
What to do
Product withdrawal from market (compulsory, importer).
Warning consumers of risks (compulsory, importer).
Product withdrawal from market (voluntary, importer).
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Malta via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.
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