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🧸 Product CZ June 9, 2023

Elf bar — ELF BAR 1500 Disposable Pod Watermelon 2% nicotine

Disposable electronic cigarette, cylindric shape, declared concentration 2% nicotine, volume 4.8ml, 1500 puffs, battery capacity: 850 mAh, red colour

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Elf bar — ELF BAR 1500 Disposable Pod Watermelon 2% nicotine
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Chemical products
Hazard
The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and an excessive concentration of nicotine. This can lead to 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.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 6939287927158
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1191 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
118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 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 disposable e-cigarette called Elf bar 1500. It has a watermelon flavor and 2% nicotine.

What's happening? The nicotine liquid inside is too much and too strong. This can be dangerous if it touches your skin or if you swallow it.

Does this affect me? If you use this product in the Czech Republic, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help.

🤖 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)
Elf bar
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and an excessive concentration of nicotine. This can lead to 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 9, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009118

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?
Elf bar — ELF BAR 1500 Disposable Pod Watermelon 2% nicotine. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Chemical products · Hazard: The product has an excessive volume of nicotine-containing liquid and an excessive concentration of nicotine. This can lead to accidental consumption of a high dose of nicotine. Nicotine is acutely...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 9, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
▸ 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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