Exposing the Hazards of Counterfeit E-Cigarettes: A Shocking Video

Aug.08.2023
Exposing the Hazards of Counterfeit E-Cigarettes: A Shocking Video
A shocking video reveals workers testing counterfeit e-cigarettes in a factory, highlighting the dangers of fake products.

According to a report by the Daily Mail on August 5th, a video has emerged showing workers testing e-cigarettes by smoking them inside a factory, revealing the dangers of counterfeit e-cigarettes. ELFBAR, the e-cigarette company, has stated that the factory in the video "does not belong to ELFBAR and has no connection with ELFBAR.


This video footage from last year has rapidly circulated over the past few months, revealing male workers "testing" dozens of products before they are packaged and wrapped at disposableELFBAR, a knockoff manufacturer.


ELFBAR spokesperson told the Daily Mail:


ELFBAR takes pride in delivering high-quality products to users worldwide. However, certain unethical manufacturers are producing and promoting counterfeit e-cigarettes for their own gain, which poses a threat to the reputation of the entire industry and user safety.


ELFBAR has stated that, in order to address this issue further, they have been consistently taking action against illegal e-cigarettes, developing intelligence files to track counterfeit products, and updating them on a weekly basis.


Furthermore, users can verify the authenticity of the product on our global official website through a unique security code.


The spokesperson also stated that shortly after receiving a letter from ELFBAR's legal team, the pirated factory was promptly shut down.


In November of last year, the CEO of ELFBAR, Victor Xiao, stated:


If consumers were to see the manufacturing conditions of these products, they would be rightfully shocked. The criminals behind these counterfeit products show no concern for product safety or consumer health, prioritizing profit maximization above all else.


This video has led ELFBAR to share images and videos of the operating methods of their official factory.


Video footage shows workers in clean factory wearing white protective suits and gloves. E-cigarettes are being tested using machines.


The newly assembled products are placed in a suction device that pulls on them for approximately one second to ensure they function properly.


ELBAR announced on its website that it launched an anti-counterfeit operation in June 2021, aiming to identify and shut down counterfeit factories.


ELFBAR states in a statement:


The culprits responsible for manufacturing these counterfeit products evade any responsibility for product safety or consumer well-being, as they prioritize profit maximization above all else. We cannot stand idly by while counterfeit products flourish and tarnish the reputation of legitimate manufacturers, while also posing significant risks to consumer safety.


References:


Do you know the origin of your e-cigarette? A disturbing video has surfaced, revealing workers at a counterfeit factory testing Elf Bars and handling mouthpieces without wearing gloves. This shocking footage sheds light on the dubious realm of counterfeit vaping products.


This document has been generated through artificial intelligence translation and is provided solely for the purposes of industry discourse and learning. Please note that the intellectual property rights of the content belong to the original media source or author. Owing to certain limitations in the translation process, there may be discrepancies between the translated text and the original content. We recommend referring to the original source for complete accuracy. In case of any inaccuracies, we invite you to reach out to us with corrections. If you believe any content has infringed upon your rights, please contact us immediately for its removal.

IMiracle  Announces 2025 R&D Progress with Over 2,200 Patent Applications Worldwide
IMiracle Announces 2025 R&D Progress with Over 2,200 Patent Applications Worldwide
IMiracle announces significant R&D progress in 2025, with over 2,200 patent applications globally and 900 authorized patents.
Dec.18 by 2FIRSTS.ai
BAT’s Vuse Ultra listed as GOOD DESIGN Awards winner; features app connectivity and adjustable intensity
BAT’s Vuse Ultra listed as GOOD DESIGN Awards winner; features app connectivity and adjustable intensity
British American Tobacco’s (BAT) Vuse Ultra vaping product has been listed among winners on the U.S. GOOD DESIGN Awards website, in the “Personal Experience” category, according to the project page. The page identifies the award year as 2025 and names BAT (London) as both the entrant and the manufacturer.
Jan.20 by 2FIRSTS.ai
UK vape retailer VPZ to expand manufacturing, open 40 stores in 2026
UK vape retailer VPZ to expand manufacturing, open 40 stores in 2026
UK specialist vape retailer VPZ has launched a multi-million-pound investment programme to boost domestic production capacity and tighten supply-chain controls. The plan includes adding a fifth production line, opening 40 new stores across the UK in 2026 and creating hundreds of jobs, while establishing a bonded warehouse at its Edinburgh headquarters as regulation tightens and a vaping tax is planned.
Feb.02 by 2FIRSTS.ai
German Environment Minister Backs Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes, Citing Safety Risks
German Environment Minister Backs Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes, Citing Safety Risks
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has expressed clear support for banning disposable e-cigarettes, citing safety hazards, environmental damage, and waste management risks. While the ban has not yet been finalized, Germany’s parliament has instructed the government to examine the proposal. Several European countries, including Belgium, France, and the UK, have already implemented similar bans.
Dec.30 by 2FIRSTS.ai
PMI’s Japan unit to raise IQOS ILUMA stick prices; TEREA and SENTIA to increase from April
PMI’s Japan unit to raise IQOS ILUMA stick prices; TEREA and SENTIA to increase from April
Japan will adjust tobacco taxes from April 1, 2026, prompting Philip Morris International (PMI) to lift prices for its IQOS ILUMA tobacco sticks TEREA and SENTIA. Both products are set to rise by 40 yen per pack (about $0.3).
Jan.21 by 2FIRSTS.ai
PMTA Roundtable Opens with Industry Questioning Product Characterization Standards, FDA Defends Regulatory Boundaries
PMTA Roundtable Opens with Industry Questioning Product Characterization Standards, FDA Defends Regulatory Boundaries
At the opening of FDA’s PMTA roundtable, small ENDS manufacturers warned that unclear product characterization standards are limiting their ability to invest and raise capital. FDA officials acknowledged industry concerns but said regulatory flexibility is constrained by statutory and procedural boundaries.
Feb.11