EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Chemical products
Rechargeable Electronic cigarette Vaptio “Vaping Marathon LIGH UP YOR LIFE” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00574/22
Summary
The product tank volume exceeds 2 ml. This could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic in high doses and its inhalation can cause adverse effects on the health. Furthermore, the product lacks a child-proof fastening and opening mechanism and is not protected from leaks. As a result, a child could become accidentally exposed to it when handling the product. Nicotine…
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Product
Rechargeable Electronic cigarette — Vaptio
- Brand
- Vaptio
- Name / model
- Vaping Marathon LIGH UP YOR LIFE · Cosmo 2
- Batch number(s)
- 34B714234В6292
- Barcode
- 840029226445
- Category
- Chemical products
- Rechargeable electronic cigarette in a packaging containing 1 mod, 1 tank, 2 coils and 1 type-C USB cable plus the manual. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product tank volume exceeds 2 ml. This could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely toxic in high doses and its inhalation can cause adverse effects on the health. Furthermore, the product lacks a child-proof fastening and opening mechanism and is not protected from leaks. As a result, a child could become accidentally exposed to it when handling the product. Nicotine is highly toxic and can endanger the safety of the user / child, especially if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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