Health Canada recalls nearly 25,000 GTM vapes over child safety concerns
The agency issued a notice on November 13 requiring consumers to stop using the GTMBAR 45K devices because the packaging does not prevent children from accessing the liquid.
By Chinedu Schneider ·
Health Canada ordered a recall for the GTMBAR 45K disposable vape on November 13. The agency identified a lack of child-resistant packaging as the primary safety issue. The notice warns that nicotine solutions can cause serious illness or death if a child swallows them. The product contains a high concentration of nicotine and comes in a standard pink or blue casing.
Twenty-four thousand, nine hundred and fifty units of this device were sold in Canada between December 2024 and October 2026. The recall covers two specific versions of the product. One version features a pink device with pink and fuchsia packaging. The other is a blue device with blue and turquoise packaging. Both versions contain 20 mL of e-liquid with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg/mL.
The GTMBAR 45K is a rechargeable device that uses a USB-C port. It holds 1.75 mL of liquid in the main tank and includes a separate 18.25 mL prefilled container. Consumers must insert this second container during initial setup. The devices are labeled as flavorless and carry specific barcode numbers for identification.
As of November 12, the manufacturer had not received any reports of injury or incident in Canada. Health Canada advises users to stop using the product immediately. Consumers should keep the device away from children. The agency instructs buyers to dispose of the vape according to local municipal hazardous waste guidelines.
The recall notice emphasizes that missing child-resistant closures can lead to unintentional exposure. This exposure poses a risk of serious health issues. Health Canada provides online forms for consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the product. The agency also lists resources for reporting food, cannabis, and drug concerns.
