EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Disposable electronic cigarette Soul “Apple mint and Bubble gum” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00575/22
Summary
The product is not protected against breakage. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, if the product comes accidentally into contact with the skin or is ingested. Furthermore, the mouthpiece easily detaches posing the risk of choking to the user or child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
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Product
Disposable electronic cigarette — Soul
- Brand
- Soul
- Name / model
- Apple mint and Bubble gum · SU001
- Barcode
- 7625354645576253546662
- Category
- Chemical products
- Single-use electronic cigarette containing 2 ml liquid, capacity of battery 650 mAh, 1000+ puffs. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product is not protected against breakage. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, if the product comes accidentally into contact with the skin or is ingested. Furthermore, the mouthpiece easily detaches posing the risk of choking to the user or child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2022
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