Is EGQ — EGQ recalled? — Product safety alert in Bulgaria (Jan 2022)

EGQ — EGQ

Disposable electronic cigarette, for single use, containing nicotine liquid of 2 ml, nicotine contain 2% nicotine, with a 2 ml solution with 2% nicotine contain, with different flavors: apple, grapes, watermelon, peach, blueberry, mango. Capacity of battery 400 mAh. Product sold...

Risk level: Serious risk
Type: Chemical, Choking
Category: Chemical products
Hazard: The product's mouthpiece can easily detach, and a user may choke on it. Furthermore, this 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: People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market

Barcode (GTIN): 6928546564211 6928546564212 6928546564213 6928546564214 6928546564216 6928546564217

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1597 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 product called EGQ. It has a mouthpiece that can come off and a liquid that contains nicotine.

What's happening? The mouthpiece can detach easily, which could cause choking. The nicotine liquid is dangerous if it touches skin or is swallowed.

Does this affect me? If you use EGQ in Bulgaria, you could be at risk.

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

🤖 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)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

EGQ

Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product's mouthpiece can easily detach, and a user may choke on it. Furthermore, this 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: People's Republic of China

First published

January 14, 2022

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10005127

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

EGQ — EGQ. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product's mouthpiece can easily detach, and a user may choke on it. Furthermore, this product contains nicotine (20 mg/ml), but it does not have a leaflet providing the consumer with in...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on January 14, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to Bulgaria.

▸ 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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