Health Canada Recalls 25,000 GTMBAR 45K Vapes
The disposable vaping devices were recalled because their packaging does not include child-resistant closures.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Health Canada issued a recall on Friday, November 13, covering nearly 25,000 GTMBAR 45K disposable vaping devices sold across Canada. The products do not meet the packaging requirements of the Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act.
Why it matters
The recalled devices contain 20 mg/mL of nicotine and lack the child-resistant packaging that Canadian regulations require, creating a potential risk for young children who may come into contact with them. The recall applies to two versions of the product, identified by specific barcodes, so consumers who purchased either version are affected.
The company reports 24,950 units sold in Canada from December 2024 to October 2026, each device containing 20 mL of e-liquid at 20 mg/mL nicotine. As of November 12, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
The players
Health Canada
Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, and it enforces the country's product safety and packaging rules.
The details
The recall covers the Flavourless (pink device, barcode 6942111921444) and Flavourless North (blue device, barcode 6942111921437) versions of the GTMBAR 45K disposable vape. The devices, which were made in China, feature a rechargeable USB-C battery and are imported and distributed by a Blainville, Quebec vape distributor.
Timeline
December 2024: Sales of the recalled units in Canada began.
October 2026: Sales of the recalled units in Canada ended.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: The company stated it had received no incident or injury reports.
Friday, November 13, 2026: Health Canada issued the recall.
Industry Landscape
This recall enforces the Vaping Products Labelling and Packaging Regulations under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, which require child-resistant packaging for vaping products sold in Canada. The action shows federal regulators applying those packaging rules to imported disposable devices already on the market.
Consumers who own a GTMBAR 45K device with barcode 6942111921444 or 6942111921437 should stop using it and check the Health Canada recall notice for return instructions. Keep these devices away from children, since the recalled packaging lacks the child-resistant closures required under Canadian rules.
The takeaway
Product recalls can affect purchases made months earlier, so checking barcodes on vaping devices you own is a practical step. Packaging rules exist to protect children, and compliance matters even for products already sold.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insauga.
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