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🧸 Product IE July 1, 2022

Chief's Totem 600 Puffs

Disposable electronic cigarette with 2 mml nicotine containing liquid

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Chief's Totem 600 Puffs
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product contains nicotine (20 mg/ml), but it does not have a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested.
Origin
United Kingdom

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1429 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a vaping product called Chief’s Totem 600 Puffs. It has nicotine in it but no instructions on how to use it safely.

What's happening? The product is dangerous because nicotine can harm you if it touches your skin or if you swallow it. There are no warnings or guides to help users stay safe.

Does this affect me? If you use or have this product in Ireland, you could be at risk. Keep it away from children and pets.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any nicotine product.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains nicotine (20 mg/ml), but it does not have a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger the user’s safety, notably if the product comes into contact with the skin or is ingested. · Origin: United Kingdom

First published
July 1, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006335

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chief's Totem 600 Puffs. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product contains nicotine (20 mg/ml), but it does not have a leaflet providing the consumer with information about safe and correct use of the product. Nicotine is acutely toxic and can endanger...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 1, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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