EU Safety Gate Alert

A 30ml replacement cartridge for electronic cigarettes made by Runfree contains too much nicotine liquid and nicotine concentration, which poses a safety risk if the product contacts skin or is swallowed. The product does not meet EU tobacco regulations and has been recalled in Czechia, with retailers ordered to destroy their stock as of March 3, 2026.

Recalling firm

Runfree, NIC SALTS

Product

Replacement cartridge for a disposable electronic cigarette, 30ml. Defect: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Retailer Category of measure(s): Destruction of the product Date of entry into force: 03/03/2026

Reason

The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid (30 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Tobacco Products Directive.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

European Union

Agency

SAFETY-GATE

Recall date

2026-04-17

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

CZ

Distribution

Czechia

Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/92a184ec-f0ab-415b-9af2-ad7b97dbb078