StayCon Recalled 49 Marijuana Vape Products Over Solvent
Colorado residents should check product packaging for affected vape brands following a recent safety recall.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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StayCon has issued a voluntary recall for 49 marijuana vape products after testing revealed the presence of methylene chloride. These products, which include the Maui Wowie and Grape Gorilla brands, were found to be contaminated with the toxic solvent.
Why it matters
The recall was initiated because the flavoring compounds used in these vapes contained methylene chloride, a chemical traditionally used in paint stripping that is prohibited in Colorado marijuana manufacturing. The contaminant was identified through routine testing, raising concerns about product purity and safety standards for state consumers.
A total of 49 products from the manufacturer StayCon are subject to this recall, which includes the Maui Wowie and Grape Gorilla brands. While these products are identified as containing methylene chloride, the total scope of potentially impacted batches remains under investigation.
The players
StayCon
A marijuana manufacturer based in Pueblo County responsible for the production of the recalled vape brands.
Bona Fides Laboratory
A Denver-based testing facility that identified the presence of methylene chloride in flavoring compounds.
Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division
The state regulatory body tasked with overseeing safety compliance and enforcement within the local marijuana market.
The details
The contamination occurred when the manufacturer utilized botanically-derived flavoring compounds that contained methylene chloride. Bona Fides Laboratory identified the presence of this solvent while performing routine safety screenings for other contaminants. Although state law strictly prohibits the use of this chemical in marijuana products, the testing protocols to catch such substances were still undergoing review at the time of discovery.
Timeline
August 2026: Bona Fides Laboratory detected the contaminant.
September 2026: StayCon issued a voluntary product recall.
End of September 2026: New state testing protocols for 31 solvents are scheduled to begin.
The Home Front
This recall follows a period of regulatory uncertainty regarding the use of toxic solvents in consumer goods. It marks a departure from established safety expectations as the industry awaits the implementation of standardized testing protocols for 31 different solvent types.
Check your current inventory of vape products to see if they match the recalled StayCon brands, specifically looking for Maui Wowie or Grape Gorilla labels. If you find these products, store them securely away from children and pets while you contact the point of purchase for return or disposal instructions.
The takeaway
Consumers should be aware that routine testing is helping to identify prohibited chemical contaminants in the marketplace. Check your product labels against StayCon brand listings to ensure your current supplies are not part of this safety recall.
What happens next
New mandatory testing protocols for 31 solvents are scheduled to take effect at the end of September 2026.
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