Electronic cigarette cartridge Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission Safety Gate has issued a recall notification concerning ELFLIQ brand NIC SALTS electronic cigarette cartridges. The recall was initiated by the notifying country, Czechia, under case number SR/01650/26. The product is a replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes, containing 10 ml of nicotine liquid. The recall was ordered on 15 May 2026, and the measure applied is a stop of sales directed at the retailer. The product originates from Hong Kong.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Electronic cigarette cartridge (replacement cartridge)
– Brand: ELFLIQ
– Name: NIC SALTS
– Type/Model: BLUEBERRY
– Batch Number: ELP040185
– Barcode: 73990485785602642
– Volume: 10 ml
– Country of Origin: Hong Kong
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01650/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The recall notice identifies the following hazards and non-compliances:
– Chemical Risk: The product contains an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid (10 ml) and an excessive concentration of nicotine (50 mg/ml). According to the recall notice, this could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is described as acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested.
– Non-Compliance: The product lacks an information leaflet. 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.
– Laceration Hazard: Not specified in the recall notice. The source data does not mention any laceration hazard associated with this product.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers regarding actions they should take with the product. The only measure specified is directed at the economic operator (retailer). Consumers are advised to refer to the official recall notice or contact the retailer for further guidance. If consumers have purchased this product, they should stop using it immediately and seek information from the point of sale or the notifying authority.

5. Official Remedy
The official measure ordered by the notifying country (Czechia) is a stop of sales, effective from 15 May 2026. The measure was ordered to the retailer. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers such as a refund, replacement, or recall from consumers. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the retailer. No information is provided regarding a recall from end users or a consumer-level remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099191
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01650/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Pictures: Available at the following URLs (as provided in the source data):
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011309
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011310
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011311
– https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011312

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– Risk Level: Serious risk (as classified by the notifying authority).
– Category: Chemical products.
– Type: Consumer product.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Hazard Classification (from user input): The user input listed “Chemical Risk, Laceration Hazard, Non-Compliance.” However, the source data explicitly states only chemical risk and non-compliance (lack of leaflet). No laceration hazard is mentioned in the official recall notice. This record reflects only the hazards explicitly stated in the source data.

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