Booker Recalls Elux Disposable Vapes Due to Quality Issues

Apr.13.2023
Booker Recalls Elux Disposable Vapes Due to Quality Issues
Booker recalls Elux disposable e-cigarettes due to quality issues and nicotine levels exceeding 20mg.

British wholesale retailer Booker has recalled six types of disposable electronic cigarettes under the brand name Elux due to manufacturing quality issues. This was reported by Better Retailing on April 12th.


The recalled flavors include Mr Blaze, Tiger Blood, Sweet Blueberry Ice, Pink Lemonade, Blueberry Raspberry, and Watermelon Ice, all of which have a nicotine content of 20mg.


The affected batch codes are listed as KB151208, KB151104, KB150831, and KB151229.


Booker has apologized to retailers for any inconvenience caused and stated: "If you have purchased any affected products from Booker Retail Partners, please cease sales and submit a claim through the portal website in order to collect the products and process refunds.


According to a report by Better Retailing, this is the latest development in the case of excessive levels of chemicals found in disposable electronic cigarette cartridges.


According to the report, due to manufacturing quality issues, Booker and One Stop will continue to suspend the sale of the Lost Mary BM600 disposable e-cigarette series.


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Booker, a leading UK wholesaler, has decided to withdraw Elux disposable vapes from the market. In an exclusive statement, the company has informed all retail stores to remove the product from sale.


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