On April 4, 2025, a health alert was issued regarding several Vap Nation brand e-cigarette products. This national recall involves ready-to-use liquids and nicotine boosters due to labeling anomalies that could compromise users' health. These products were widely distributed in tobacconists and other specialist outlets. Consumers are encouraged to return the affected items for a refund.
Affected products and nature of the problem
Items affected by this recall include ready-to-use e-liquids, available in various flavors such as bubble gum, fresh mint, or dragon fruit, as well as nicotine boosters used in Do It Yourself (DIY) products. The problem identified lies in insufficient health warnings on labels, which do not provide consumers with the necessary information on the risks associated with the toxicity of these products. Health authorities stress that this lack of clear information could compromise user safety.
Measures taken and recommendations to consumers
Faced with this situation, the authorities have put in place a reimbursement system valid until June 30, 2025. Consumers in possession of these products are encouraged to return them to the point of sale where they were purchased in order to obtain a refund. This measure aims to limit risks to public health and to raise awareness among users of the importance of compliant and informative labeling.
Issues for public health and the vaping market
This massive recall, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of products in circulation, comes at a time of increased vigilance by health authorities regarding vaping products. With approximately 3,5 million French people vaping regularly in 2024, the distribution of poorly labeled or non-compliant products represents a significant risk to public health.
