Colorado officials issue health advisory for multiple marijuana vape devices

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   Colorado Issues Health Advisory and Recall for Contaminated Marijuana Vapes

   Colorado health and regulatory officials issued a safety advisory and recall for numerous marijuana vape devices tainted with a volatile industrial solvent. The recalled products were distributed to more than 400 stores across the state, including dispensaries in Grand Junction and Palisade. State authorities warned the public not to consume the hazardous devices. The action follows reporting by local media outlets regarding the contamination and subsequent manufacturer recall efforts.

   Why it matters

   State public health and marijuana regulation authorities stepped in after discovering the hazardous products on shelves across hundreds of locations. The involvement of a volatile industrial solvent raises significant safety concerns for consumers using the affected vaporizers. Regulators acted following initial revelations by news organizations regarding the manufacturer actions.

   What is confirmed

   • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a health and safety advisory for contaminated regulated marijuana vaporizer delivery devices.
   • The affected marijuana vapes were sold at over 400 stores and 405 dispensaries across Colorado.
   • State public health and marijuana regulation authorities issued the recall on Friday, September 25, 2026.
   • The vape devices are believed to be contaminated with a volatile industrial solvent identified as methylene chloride.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The manufacturer issued its own voluntary recall of dozens of contaminated products prior to the state regulatory advisory due to state regulatory delays.

   What to watch next

   • Reports of any health illnesses or adverse reactions linked to the contaminated vapes
   • Further updates from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Department of Revenue on store compliance
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. ProPublica — Colorado Marijuana Company Voluntarily Recalls Dozens of Contaminated Products Amid State Regulatory Delays
   2. KRDO — State officials issue Health and Safety Advisory for contaminated marijuana vaporizers sold at over 400 stores
   3. The Denver Post — Contaminated marijuana vapes sold at over 400 Colorado stores, health officials warn
   4. cbsnews.com — Colorado recalls marijuana vape company's products sold at more than 400 stores
   5. KDVR — Colorado officials issue health advisory for multiple marijuana vape devices
   6. Denver Gazette — Colorado warns of hazardous marijuana vapes sold at 405 dispensaries
   7. www.koaa.com — Contaminated marijuana vapes sold statewide; health advisory issued
   8. www.denverpost.com — Contaminated marijuana vapes sold at over 400 Colorado stores, health officials warn
   9. www.cbsnews.com — Colorado recalls marijuana vape company's products sold at more than 400 stores - CBS Colorado
   10. gazette.com — Regulators say hazardous marijuana vapes sold at 405 Colorado ...
   11. www.gjsentinel.com — Contaminated weed vapes sold in local dispensaries
   12. ganjapreneur.com — Colorado Recalls Cannabis Vape Products Sold At Over 400 Dispensaries
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