Are Geek Bars Safe?

No doubt you will have spotted a Geek Bar Pro over the last few months – these small, brightly coloured disposable vape pens are taking the vaping community by storm, and if you haven’t tried one you most certainly will know someone who has. A powerful and pocket sized vape device, Geek Bars are becoming increasingly popular for those who are looking to quit smoking for good. 

But not all of the press has been good – recently there has been a lot of scare mongering and terrifying stories in the papers about these small but mighty Geek Bar Pro disposable pens, and we’re here to do the research so you don’t have to.

What is the Geek Bar Pro?

Geek Bars are the newest craze to take the vaping community by storm, and for good reason! To put it simply, the Geek Bar Pro is a small yet powerful disposable e-cigarette that comes pre-filled with liquid and pre-charged with a draw activation inhaling method. The Geek Bar Pro is ready to go straight out of the box with no messing or working out the perfect combination of wattage and liquid.

• Small but mighty 500 mAh battery
• Geek bars have approximately 575 puffs before they need replacing
• 2ml pre-filled pod
• 20mg nicotine salts
• Vibrant and colourful
• Smooth and modern design
• Amazing and intense flavour range

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All you need to worry about is what flavour to choose! The Geek Bar Pro disposable is available in over 20 intense and long-lasting flavours – there is something to suit everyone. From fresh and fruity to classic tobacco and menthol, and even some unique and interesting blends including Strawberry Ice Cream, Mango Ice and Geek Berg. Each flavour matches the colourful outer casing and is made of strong and satisfying nicotine salts – making Geek Bars perfect for those who are looking to give up smoking.

Are Geek Bars Safe?

So, if they really are as good as they sound – why is the Geek Bar Pro getting so much bad press?

Due to how popular the Geek Bar Pro disposable pen has become (and how quickly!), it has meant that there has been an influx of fake and illegal copycats flooding the vaping market. It seems as though everyone wants to try and cash in on the Geek Bar Pro bandwagon. In order to be compliant to UK and EU regulationsc need to follow and comply with a strict set of rules. These rules include:

• A maximum strength of 20mg liquid
• A maximum tank capacity of 2ml
• Contain all relevant warnings and information on the packaging

In addition to this, all Geek Bars and other disposable devices must be submitted to the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency) for thorough and rigorous testing. This means that the Geek Bar Pro is one of the safest vaping devices on the market in the UK, and you will find that the strengths and capacity of the device can be different in the USA or other countries.

However, these illegal and fake copies of the Geek Bar Pro bypass this rigorous testing stage – or the unscrupulous copycat manufacturers risk getting caught red handed. They would rather cash in on the Geek Bar Pro popularity than worry about what an untested and non-compliant device can do to someone’s health.  This means that there are devices out there that look extremely similar to Geek Bars, but with weak and dangerous batteries, leaky tanks, and dangerous e-liquid giving the genuine devices a bad name.

Teenagers and the Geek Bar Pro disposable vape

There are also many news stories of teenagers who are getting their hands on the Geek Bars and how this is affecting their health, so naturally many parents are worried about the Geek Bar Pro.

Put it this way – if a shop is willing to stock and sell counterfeit Geek Bars, they won’t really be too worried about who is purchasing them. It should be noted that teenagers should not be using any vape device, not just the Geek Bar Pro. Vape devices, disposable or not, should only be used by those who have smoked cigarettes previously, and are only designed to be a tool to help give up smoking for good. UK Law states that the minimum age for vaping is 18, regardless of if the liquid contains nicotine or not.

Whilst the UK press is using Geek Bars as a scare tactic for underage vaping, it is important to note that these should not be readily available for teenagers to purchase. If you vape in your home with a teenager, make sure that you keep your device locked up and out of the way.

How to spot a fake Geek Bar Pro disposable device

The quickest and easiest way to verify your Geek Bar Pro is to use the Geek Vape verification tool that is on each genuine Geek Bar product. On the packaging, there will be a small holographic square that will contain a scratch and check strip. All you need to do is scratch off the strip, head to the Geek Bar website and enter the unique code. The website will then be able to tell you if your product is a genuine Geek Bar pro disposable device.

There are also other ways to check that your Geek Bar Pro is a genuine product. The packaging itself will feel different if it is a fake – genuine Geek Bars are sold in a laminated cardboard box whereas a fake one will be in a normal cardboard box. A genuine Geek Bar Pro will also have 3 barcodes, all located on the same side of the packaging. A fake Geek Bar Pro disposable device will have one barcode and another on the other side, normally missing the expiry and the serial code. It will also have a serial code for the third sticker but missing the barcode.

Whilst these might seem like small and insignificant differences, the actual device will be an extreme likeness to the genuine Geek Bars, so it is important to keep an eye out when purchasing.

Is my Geek Bar Pro safe?

Honestly, the only way to ensure that you have a genuine Geek Bar Pro is to make sure that you only buy from reputable companies who specialise in vaping. The vaping market has grown quickly and considerably over the last few years and is now worth a lot of money, so it is not a surprise that people want to try and cash in on this. Most fake and counterfeit products are sold to people unknowingly – where the customer believes that they are buying genuine Geek Bars and vaping products . This is why it is important to know the difference between a fake device and the real deal.

Here at Vape and Go, we are dedicated to making sure that you have the best vaping experience possible by only using trusted and reputable suppliers and manufacturers. We only stock genuine products and Geek Bars, and if you are looking to try the Geek Bar Pro disposable device then browse our online collection now. If you have any questions or queries, then our team is always happy to help. Get in touch now and find your new favourite flavour.