vape

How To Spot Fake Disposable Vapes

In California, where recreational marijuana is legal, there have been 28 potential cases of lung disease among people who had recently vaped cannabis products. On August 12th, the CDPH released a health alert regarding healthy adults in Kings County, California, all of whom had been admitted to hospitals and had severe acute pulmonary disease, including coughing, shortness of breath, and in some cases fever and vomiting. All these cases were linked to THC vapes that had been purchased off the black market. There are many temporary, unlicensed “pop-up shops” selling fake marijuana vape cartridges. If you feel that you have been injured by fake marijuana vapes please contact us today.
There are some good fakes out there that often slip through the cracks. There’s no one indicator that will help you spot fake marijuana vape cartridges, but there are a few methods that you can use to keep yourself as safe as possible. First off, do your best to shop from reputable brands. Here are some ways you can spot less than legitimate companies.

Fake Vape Cartridges Don’t Have Trustworthy Third-Party Lab Results

A reputable company will have all of their products tested by a third party lab. These lab results will provide information regarding the potency of the vape cartridge, THC content and much more. If you find a product that doesn’t have the information available to the public or testing was never completed, it’s a good idea to move on from these potential bootleg cannibis vapes.

Look for Licensing

A licensed dispensary has to go through certain requirements in order to sell their product. Anyone that isn’t licensed either didn’t care enough to go through the process, or they’re selling a fake product. You’ll want to opt for an item that has gone through rigorous testing and has been held accountable by state law / standards. Don’t assume a license is official, as many fake marijuana vape companies will fake their licenses as well. Certain states require the license number to be posted. You can then turn to the Bureau of Cannabis Control to see if the license is legit.

Packaging

Packaging is often a very good indicator of fake products in the marijuana vape industry. Look for this information on your packaging. If you don’t see these things, this should raise suspicion.

    • Manufacture date
    • Batch number
    • Packaging date
    • Lot number

You may come across a fake marijuana vapes product that is labeled similarly to a more reputable product. Lack of important information can indicate that you’re dealing with an imposter. Some packages will include a QR code that you can scan to get more information about a product. Fake marijuana vape cartridge companies don’t usually go to great lengths to include something like this.

THC Content

You should be careful about the amount of THC that is in a product. As a general rule of thumb, you’re probably dealing with fake marijuana vapes if you see a THC amount that is very low or very high. Anything that is under 60 percent has likely been cut with something else that you’ll want to avoid. If you see a product that is boasting a high THC content of 98 or 99 percent, you’re likely looking at fake marijuana vapes. Stick to the name brands that are well known and trusted by many consumers. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to figure out who the best brands are and where you can find them.

What Does A Fake Cart High Feel Like & Symptoms of Fake Vape

Whenever you’re dealing with a product that you’re going to be ingesting into your body, you want to make sure that you know what you’re consuming. When you inhale a fake marijuana vape cartridge, you could be exposing yourself to all kinds of chemicals. Cheap bootleg cannibis vapes will usually utilize a lot of harmful chemicals to improve shelf life, improve the taste of the product, etc. Some of the initial symptoms you might experience can include dizziness, nausea, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, stomach upset, bodily pain and pain in your lungs.

                                                                                                 Fake Cartridges Side Effects

vape bottles

Long term effects of inhaling a fake marijuana vapes cartridge can include a whole host of vaping-associated pulmonary injuries. You can develop cancer from ongoing use of these fake marijuana vapes products, which could be exposing you to chemicals you would have otherwise avoided. Lung infections and lung damage are possible.

Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Injury

Each year, more than 500 people get sick from vaping-associated pulmonary injury. A number of people have died as well. If you’re someone who likes to use disposable cartridges for your vaping, it’s important that you ensure the safety of your product. Currently, there are no cases of injury that have been linked to licensed companies. Utilize cannabis brands that originate in some of the more controlled states. This includes Massachusetts, Colorado, Nevada, California and Alaska. These injuries are often caused by consumption of chemicals that are being used to perfect the ‘recipe’ for a product. Propylene glycol is a commonly added chemical that will dilute the vape tank to mimic a more expensive product that otherwise wouldn’t use this ingredient. Vitamin E acetate is also added as a thickener.

A vape product must have the right consistency to be easily inhaled. These are cutting agents that can contribute to illness. It’s important to note that these chemicals which are added to fake marijuana vapes, are not illegal. They are actually used in all kinds of products, including vaccinations. However, you have to be careful when you’re going to be inhaling a product into your lungs. The tiny droplets that come from your vaporizer should contain only pure and safe ingredients.

If you’re shopping for a marijuana vape cartridge or other similar product, it’s important that you take the time to really figure out what you should buy. Don’t immediately turn to the cheapest product that you find. Sometimes, spending a little more money on a product that you know you can trust is the way to go for your own safety. This is the best way to avoid fake vape cartridges. While you may think you’re savvy and can spot fake marijuana vapes from a mile away, these phony companies know exactly what they need to do in order to trick you. They’ll go to great lengths to make their money, and unfortunately they don’t care much about your health or wellbeing. Contact us if you think you have been harmed or are a victim of ingesting harmful ingredients from fake vapes.

Best Civil Attorneys - Gina Tennen

Gina Tennen

Founder

At A Glance

  • Expert legal strategist.
  • Experienced in both prosecution and defense.
  • Relentless fighter for her clients with results to prove it.
  • Received the National Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award
  • Featured in Time Magazine’s “Leaders of Criminal Defense” in the 100 Most Influential People edition.

Executive Managing Attorney Gina Tennen is a renowned leading advocate of personal liberties. Her meticulous trial preparation and exceptional ability to pursue every possible defense has earned her the admiration of clients and respect from prosecutors, judges, and other criminal attorneys all over the nation.

Lawyer Tennen began her career as a Senior Law Clerk for one of the toughest District Attorney’s offices in the country where she gained remarkable experience in juvenile crimes, elder abuse, parole hearings, child abuse, sex and other serious crimes. Her experience at the District Attorney’s Office armed her knowledge and case strategy in exploiting the other side’s weaknesses for the client’s advantage and building a rock solid defense. Criminal attorney Tennen’s experience on both sides and brilliant maneuvering throughout is evidenced in her winning track record. In fact, even before earning her law degree, she was instrumental in getting excellent results on several criminal cases outshining her peers.

A consummate strategist and top criminal attorney, lawyer Tennen works tirelessly on many high profile criminal cases. She is known as a relentless fighter who never gives up on any case. Whether the case is hers or handled by another criminal defense attorney from LibertyBell Law Group, no matter how small the case may seem she asserts that every client deserves the right to the best legal representation.

It is her deep belief and what she has built her entire career and lifelong dedication to that there is always hope for every client and every avenue should be pursued regardless of the time and energy it takes. For criminal attorney, Gina Tennen, devoting the finest criminal defense for clients is a habit and talent that you must apply and do all the time.

You demand the best defense. Take hold of your life and speak to our defense attorneys by calling 855-LAW-PRO1 (855-529-7761) now.

Founder Gina Tennen and all the sex offender attorneys at LibertyBell Law Group uphold that when the bell rings, it rings for life and liberty for all.

REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION


Gina was like a lioness protecting her cub.

    

I hired Gina and her team for my son who was facing 10 years for something they said he did when he was 17 years old. Gina was like a lioness protecting her cub. She did not stop. She fought hard and was able to defend the charges. We are so grateful to her and her team. They gave us our son. He recovered his life!

– L. W.
Best defense lawyers in the country.

    

I hired this law firm in 2014 for my son who was facing 16 years in prison for a felony robbery. Lina Helou answered all our questions. I was extremely distraught regarding what my son was facing but Lina comforted me and told me that it would be okay. And thank goodness LibertyBell saved my son from going to jail and they were able to obtain only 3 years of probation. I could not have hired a better law firm for my son and if you want the best defense call LibertyBell Law Group. Thank God for this great group of lawyers.

– V. J.
A great team of lawyers.

    

I do not have enough words to describe how incredible the experience with this firm was. They work very hard to make sure you have winning results. I could not have asked for better service from the moment I called, until my case was over. I was glad I made the right choice. Thank you again LibertyBell Law Group!

– S. O.
She took her time to review all of my evidence and proved my innocence.

    

My father had found this group through his company and coworkers. I was assigned Gina Tennen and I cannot explain in just a review on how gratefull I am to be working with her. My case was an accusation of unlawful sex. This had looked extremely bad on my part since I was in a fraternity and she was in a sorority. During these times with Greek life, there are too many bad stigmas surrounding these organizations. Gina had believed in me and knew that I was innocent and that these accusations just were not true. She took her time to review all of my evidence and proved my innocence. I totally recommend this law group because they are willing to put in the work to help your situation.

– C. D.
Gina always kept me fully aware of how the case was proceeding.

    

When I first heard I was under a criminal investigation, I initially thought I would try and resolve this in the best way possible, without legal representation, as we were all interested in a "just" outcome. I quickly discovered that was not the case and contacted Gina at LibertyBell. She clearly described the expectations and the choices available to me. She was always available to me, and when I called, if she couldn't talk with me at that time, she would quickly get back to me. Gina always kept me fully aware of how the case was proceeding. Her fee's were stipulated up front, as well as what those fees covered and what they did not.

– S. B.
Attorney Gina Tennen was on point from day one.

    

Attorney Gina Tennen was on point from day one putting pressure on the sherrif's office to get things handled. With Child molestation accusatinos being thrown around Gina and Attorney Castro were great at keeping the pressure on and had no charges filled. The DCFS indications were appealed and we won with flying colors. Great service, great work, and will use again for all legal matters.

– A. B.
Will Recommend, Total Experience, Awesome Team

    

Being involved in legal matters can be scary. When researching who to put my trust in, I came across Liberty and I am glad that I did. From the first time that I met with Gina and her team she made me feel comfortable and listened to all that I had to say. She assured me that her team would be on it and that they would do everything that they could! A little while in, Alan took over my case. When meeting with him you can tell that this is his passion and I immediately knew he was going to do everything in his power to make the outcome right! He was relentless and worked day and night working on the case. He kept in constant communication with me and truly cared not only about me but about my family as well. I am forever grateful for the support that this whole team has given me and would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for truly the best lawyers!

– L. B.
Write a comment:

*

Your email address will not be published.

logo-footer

ARE YOU UNDER INVESTIGATION?

If the police have contacted you regarding a crime, get a criminal lawyer now to help prevent charges from being filed.

CONNECT WITH US

CONNECT INFO

Address: LibertyBell Law Group
20350 Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills, Suite 230
CA, 91364
Call Us: (855) 529-7761




This website is an advertisement for legal services. The information on the website does not constitute a guarantee. or prediction of outcome of legal matters.

See the NOTICE OF LIABILITY for additional information on limitations on the use of this website.

PRIVACY POLICY | SITEMAP

© 2023 LibertyBell Law Group

Call Now Button