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 system has published a recall notice for an electronic cigarette cartridge product. The recall was initiated by the notifying country, Czechia, under case number SR/01670/26. The product is a replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes, containing 10 ml of nicotine liquid. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to chemical hazards and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. The product originates from Hong Kong.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Electronic cigarette cartridge (replacement cartridge)
– Brand: ELFLIQ
– Name: NIC SALTS
– Type/Model Number: KIWI PASSION FRUIT GUAVA
– Batch Number: ELP037403
– Barcode: 6780124633012111
– Volume: 10 ml
– Country of Origin: Hong Kong
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01670/26
– Reference URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099196

3. Hazard Information
The following hazards are explicitly stated in the recall notice:
– Chemical Risk: The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid (10 ml) and an excessive concentration of nicotine (50 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.
– 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. (Note: The provided data includes “Laceration Hazard” in the hazards list, but the source text does not describe any laceration risk. Only the hazards explicitly stated in the source are recorded here.)

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies the following measure ordered by the competent authority:
– Stop of sales: The retailer has been ordered to stop sales of the affected product.
– Date of entry into force: 19/04/2026.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The recall notice does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the stop of sales measure. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer or the manufacturer for further guidance on returning or disposing of the product.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the economic operator (retailer) is:
– Category of measure: Stop of sales.
– Type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered: Retailer.
No refund, replacement, or other consumer remedy is explicitly stated in the recall notice. The notice only confirms that sales have been halted. Consumers should seek clarification from the point of purchase regarding any available remedy.

6. Contact Information
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01670/26
– Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099196
– Product Image URL: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011323
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Manufacturer Contact: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers should contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further information.

Additional Notes:
– The recall notice does not provide a specific recall code, production dates, or direct manufacturer contact details.
– The product is a replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes, sold under the ELFLIQ brand, with the flavor “KIWI PASSION FRUIT GUAVA.”
– The batch number ELP037403 and barcode 6780124633012111 are the only identifiers provided for affected units.
– Consumers in Czechia and other EU member states should verify if they possess this specific batch and barcode.

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