Fake nicotine disposable vape devices representing the HQD, IGET and Gunnpod brands are now flooding the market.  Beware of fake, knock-off disposable vapes! They pose a serious risk to your health. More importantly, fake vaping devices  threaten to overturn hard earned pro-vaping advancements made in the public eye over the last decade. Unfortunately, ‘knock off’ or fakes add fuel to the often misunderstood and misrepresented benefits that vaping offers.  

Ironically, advancements in vape devices, disposable vape designs, and e-liquid technology offer vapers today safe and affordable options that never were available before. The key is to be able to differentiate between what is safe and genuine vs often very sophisticated fakes. Here is a valuable article on how to choose the best disposable vape - that may save you money.

Fake HQD, IGET and Gunnpod disposable vapes can be hard to distinguish from the genuine products -  Fake vaping products are harmful to your health, do nothing to promote safe vaping and hurt the overall pro-vaping movement. Sadly, the biggest problem is that many victims (mostly new vapers) do not know that their disposable is a fake until they have purchased it and taken their first puff.  Here is a guide on the Top Disposable Vapes available.

Why Are Fake Disposable Vapes Bad?

Unsurprisingly, the fake vape market has exploded, with disposable vapes leading the way.  ALLO, MYLE, and ZIIP are all top end pod vape brands that have great disposable vape collections. Concerns have been rising along with consumer complaints over the quality of the disposable vape devices from IGET, Gunnpod and HQD as well as health concerns from harmful ingredients, and fake e-liquid containing no nicotine.  These dubious fake vendors still flood the market today - but can be easily avoided by simply not purchasing said brands.

Today the equation is much more complex as these same brands are now selling direct knockoffs of genuine and legal vape brands.  Brands such as IGET, HQD Cuvie and Gunnpod have recently seen large numbers of counterfeit products hit the shelves in various global markets with little to no regulations.

Fake disposable vapes are dangerous to your health as they skirt around strict guidelines built to ensure safe and reliable vaping.  Faulty wiring, cheap batteries, and E-liquids containing harmful chemicals and no trace of nicotine are all genuine health concerns brought to light by the run of fake vaping products.

Disposable vapes are vulnerable to this underhanded marketing and branding, as IGET, Gunnpod, HQD disposable vapes do not state nicotine on their packaging. These are perfect entry points for shady vape producers as they can easily replicate the product and packaging without the need to source genuine ingredients or nicotine salt.

Disposable vapes are vulnerable to this underhanded marketing and branding, as IGET, Gunnpod, HQD disposable vapes do not state nicotine on their packaging. These are perfect entry points for shady vape producers as they can easily replicate the product and packaging without the need to source genuine ingredients or nicotine salt.

How to Avoid Fake Vape Products

Purchase From Verified Reputable Retailers

Make sure you buy your vape disposables from online sellers who comply with all government regulations and industry standards and have a long history of positive customer feedback.  It seems like simple advice but many black market operators still do not choose to follow the law. 

Dig deeper and check out your online vape shops’ reputation.  Nobody is perfect - but make sure any consumer complaints are based around simple human error mistakes - not product complaints.  

Ideally the values of your vape provider should align with your own.  Many vendors and counterfeit producers are looking to make profit on the latest and greatest trend - selling cheap and unreliable products without considering the end user. Finding vendors who share the same values and ideas often gives peace of mind when purchasing.  Dig deep and find reputable online vape stores who care.  Join our community and become a PodVapes Team Member today if you are looking for like minded vapers who look to take their health and vaping seriously.  

Spotting Fake Packaging and Labelling

Genuine products including disposable vapes will ALWAYS state the nicotine concentration clearly on the packaging. If the nicotine concentration is missing - DO NOT BUY! 

A ‘Best Before’ date or batch code should also display prominently on the packaging.  Real disposable vapes will ALWAYS state the ingredients on the packaging.  Nicotine concentration levels as well as nicotine warnings will also be displayed on real vape products.

If any packaging or labelling seems dubious, raises questions, or is unclear - DO NOT BUY. You are putting your health at risk!

Conclusion

No one wants to be scammed! Protect yourself and your health by checking the products packaging, labelling, pricing, and ingredients. Some top end brands even allow you to enter product codes on their websites to help track product authenticity. 

 Make sure you know what you are ingesting into your body before making that purchase.  Keep in mind that most vapers are looking for a healthier alternative to smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes - so why shouldn’t vaping products undergo the highest consumer scrutiny?  Stick with trusted and reputable retailers that have a history of positive customer feedback and you know you are in safe hands! 

Shop smart and vape safe! Your lungs will thank you for it. The amount of high quality genuine disposable vapes that are now available should make it much easier for purchasers to vape safely while also feeling like they have a choice.  Just a little homework will ensure a healthier vaping experience while also protecting the greater vaping community as a whole.