HQD vape

HQD (Han Qing Da) is a well-known e-cigarette brand from Shenzhen, China. It offers a wide range of products. However, it is worth noting that some of its products were recalled in the EU market due to safety and compliance issues.

Here is the detailed information about the HQD brand.

Brand and Company Background
Parent Company: HQD is a brand under Shenzhen Han Qing Da Technology Co., Ltd.

Establishment Date: The company was founded in 2014, and the HQD brand was officially established in 2017.

Company Size: Han Qing Da is a high-tech enterprise with nearly 5,000 employees and an annual output value of over 2 billion RMB.

Global Layout: HQD products are sold in 120+ countries and regions around the world, and it holds significant shares in markets such as Russia, South Korea, and the United States.

Core Product Lines
The product line of HQD is very diverse, mainly consisting of disposable e-cigarettes and refillable products. The main series and their features are as follows:

Product Series Primary Features Reference Volume
Cuvie Series Offer the most extensive product line, such as Cuvie Plus, Cuvie Air, Cuvie Slick, etc., with diverse designs. 1,200 - 9,000+
Glow Air Series With a focus on long battery life, such as Glow Air 70K claiming up to 70,000 puffs. 35,000 - 70,000
Ultima Pro Emphasizes 10,000 puffs of long battery life and integrated cartridge design. 10,00
Everest 25K Features a touch screen and is positioned at the high-end level. 25,00
GO 35K Can last for 35,000 charges, equipped with an 850mAh battery and supporting USB-C charging. 35,00
SiSA 80K: Focuses on water pipe experience, featuring a 28ml ultra-large capacity. 80,00
HOT Designed to be compact and portable, some batches were recalled due to safety issues. 7,000
 Market reputation and reviews
Advantages: Users generally believe that HQD products offer a wide range of flavors, stable smoke output, and strong battery life, making them suitable for those who value long battery life and convenience.

Disadvantages: Some models do not support charging, and the consistency of taste may decline when used continuously.

Rating reference: According to the rating of the assessment website VapePicks (out of 5 points), the scores of the Cuvie series products range from 3.9 to 4.3.

⚠️ Safety and compliance issues
This is a particularly important aspect to pay attention to before using HQD products. Some of its products, especially the HQD HOT series, have triggered safety alerts in the EU market:

Product recall: In October 2024, the Czech Republic used the EU Safety Gate system to issue a serious risk alert and recall for HQD HOT (blackcurrant flavor).

Reason for violation: The main problem is that the oil capacity exceeds the limit of 14ml, far exceeding the 2ml upper limit stipulated in the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). This may lead to users accidentally ingesting excessive nicotine, posing an acute poisoning risk.

Other risks: Some HQD products have been detected to contain prohibited or harmful compounds, such as ethylene glycol. Additionally, studies have pointed out that the nicotine salts used in them may be absorbed by the body faster than traditional nicotine, increasing the risks of overdose and addiction.

Summary
HQD is a large-scale, highly diversified global electronic cigarette brand, particularly prominent in the field of long-lasting disposable electronic cigarettes. However, some of its products (such as HQD HOT) were recalled in the EU due to safety issues such as severe oil capacity over-limit, which reminds consumers to be particularly cautious when choosing its products and to prioritize purchasing products from legitimate channels that comply with local regulations.