Electronic cigarette cartridge Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 17, 2026

Reclia – Recall Information Database Record

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notification concerning ELFLIQ brand electronic cigarette cartridges. The notification was submitted by the notifying country, Czechia, under case number SR/01657/26. The product is a replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes, with a volume of 10 ml. The recall is classified as a serious risk due to chemical non-compliance. The measure ordered is a stop of sales, which entered into force on 15/05/2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Electronic cigarette cartridge (replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes)
– Brand: ELFLIQ
– Name: NIC SALTS, POWERED BY ELFBAR
– Type/Model Number: DOUBLE APPLE
– Batch Number: ELP039102
– Barcode: 4895261107119
– Volume: 10 ml
– Expiry Date: 20/02/2027
– Country of Origin: Hong Kong
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Case Number: SR/01657/26

3. Hazard Information
The product presents a chemical risk. According to the recall notice, the product has an excessive concentration of nicotine, measured at 50 mg/ml. This concentration could lead to the accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. The notice states that nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably 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.

4. Consumer Action Required
The recall notice specifies that the measure ordered is a stop of sales. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the retailer. The date of entry into force for this measure is 15/05/2026. Consumers who have purchased this product should refer to the official recall notice for further instructions. The recall notice does not specify a specific consumer action such as returning the product to the point of sale or contacting the manufacturer. Consumers are advised to check the official Safety Gate alert for any updates or additional instructions.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy ordered by the notifying country is a stop of sales. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who have already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or repair. The notice does not provide information on whether the manufacturer or retailer will offer compensation or a corrective action to consumers. The measure is directed at the retailer level to cease further sales of the affected batch.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099193
– Notifying Country: Czechia
– Brand: ELFLIQ
– Case Number: SR/01657/26
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– URL for Recall: Not specified in the recall notice.

Additional Notes from Source Data:
– The recall notice does not include a company recall code, production dates, or a specific URL for a consumer-facing recall page.
– The product image is available at: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/public/api/notification/image/11011315
– The risk type is listed as “Chemical,” and the level is “Serious risk.”
– The category of measure is “Stop of sales,” and the date of entry into force is 15/05/2026.

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