What are Electronic Cigarettes?
They are electronic, safer smoking alternative devices that simulate the sensation of smoking. Our products consists of safer smoking alternative devices that simulate the sensation of smoking without exposing the user to harmful levels of cancer causing agents and other dangerous chemicals normally associated with traditional tobacco products. The devices produce a realistic simulated smoke which is actually a vapor mist. When exhaled, the vapor harmlessly evaporates in the surrounding air within a few seconds. They do not utilize tobacco at all. In fact, the nicotine utilized is synthetic and derived from natural sources other than tobacco. The basic components for the electronic cigarettes consist of a battery, an atomizer, a safe, flavored cartridge that is filled with propylene glycol and varying amounts of nicotine, and a computer chip that controls it all. Both the atomizer and cartridges are considered to be consumables. Cartridges are available in varying amounts of nicotine that include high, medium, low and no nicotine at all. The DSE801 and DSE901 feature a longer, more elegant design and are perhaps the most popular.

How do they work?
When the user inhales at the mouthpiece, a small switch is activated and power is delivered to the atomizer. The atomizer creates a vapor derived from the moisture that is found in the cartridge. As the vapor passes through the cartridge, it picks up the nicotine and flavoring and delivers it to the user. The user absorbs the nicotine either through the mucus membranes in the mouth or through the lungs.  

How long does a cartridge last?
For both the DSE801 and DSE901, one cartridge is equal to one pack of cigarettes (approx.). Typically, a cigarette will yield about 10 to 12 mouthfuls of smoke. There are twenty cigarettes to a pack, so one might expect about 240 mouthfuls of vapor when using one DSE801 or DSE901 cartridge.

How long will the atomizer last?
An atomizer is considered to be a semi-consumable, but will operate through the use of many cartridges before replacement becomes necessary. An atomizer needs to be replaced when vapor volume is noticeably reduced even after a fresh cartridge and fully charged battery have been installed. It is important to note that if the atomizer continues to produce a proper volume of vapor, one should continue using it until the volume is decreased to a level that is too low to deliver a satisfying volume of vapor. The Vapor Shack sells the replacement cartridges in a convenient pack. Extra atomizers can be purchased when needed.  

How long does a battery last?
The batteries are rechargeable. A new battery out of the box should be charged a minimum of 9 hours before the first use. After that, a normal charge should only require 2 - 4 hours of charge time. Every Starter Kit comes with a charger and one rechargeable battery. A battery will typically last about three days before recharging, although we recommend an overnight charge, just like you would charge your cell phone. A reduced volume of vapor typically indicates that the battery needs to be charged, even though the tip of the battery will still produce a simulated burning ash. It is a good idea to purchase an optional, additional rechargeable battery to keep your product working when you need it. Depending on usage, a battery should be useable for about one year before needing to be replaced.

What is Nicotine?
Nicotine is an addictive alkaloid that is naturally present in certain plants. A high presence is found in tobacco and a low presence is found in common vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes and green peppers. Nicotine, when delivered in small dosages such as in a cigarette, cigar or through one of our devices, can deliver a feeling of calmness or relaxation. Current available information states that nicotine in and of itself has not been shown to cause cancer in healthy tissue. This being said, it should also be noted that the International Agency for Research on Cancer has not evaluated nicotine as of this time.  

What is Propylene Glycol?
Propylene glycol is a food additive found in many foods we eat today. It is used in food coloring, flavoring and also used to keep food, medicines and cosmetics moist. It is considered to be generally safe and it is the element in our product that helps to create the vapor that simulates smoke.  

Who should use this product?
Our products are intended for use by adult smokers. They will not be sold to minors as defined by each individual state. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding must not use our products. People who are at risk of or have high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory ailments and diabetes must not use this product. People with any health problems must not use them without first consulting their physician. Please also read our "Product Warning!" located on the bottom of all our pages.  

Is this product approved by the FDA or any other US Regulatory Organization?
Our products, being nicotine delivery devices, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the FDA or any other U.S. regulatory organization at this time. Our products do not call for the oversight of either the FDA or the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade Bureau as they do not contain tobacco. Neither the Vapor Shack electronic cigarettes, nor any of their characteristics fit the classification of products that these organizations govern.  

Can I smoke it anywhere?
Given the fact that these products do not utilize burning tobacco, are non-flammable and do not produce smoke, the answer is, technically, yes. Users of our products have reported that they freely use them in restaurants, bars, airports and airplanes. Many users of the products have reported that it is not uncommon for someone to approach them when they are using the product. The typical response is either, "What is that?" or, "Sorry, but you can't do that here." A simple explanation and demonstration of the product will usually turn into a friendly discussion about the product.

Does the product produce harmful second-hand smoke?
No. The vapor that is released into the surrounding area is generally harmless and will dissipate in a matter of a few seconds.  

Can I use the product to stop smoking?
The fact is that the electronic cigarettes have not been approved by the FDA as cessation devices and thus, we are not promoting them for that purpose. We are marketing and selling them to our customers as "better alternatives" to smoking traditional tobacco products.  However, we have stopped smoking. We now only Vape!!

***WARNING Restricted product
Our electronic cigarette items are age-restricted products and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. If The Vapor Shack has reason to suspect that attempts are being made to purchase our products by minors, or on behalf of minors, it reserves the right to cancel these transactions without prior warning or notice.

The Electronic Cigarette products have not been evaluated by the US FDA. They are not intended to be drug products that diagnose, treat, cure or mitigate any disease or condition. Do not use these products if you are under the age of 18 years of age, or 21 in those jurisdictions in which 21 is the age of majority; if you are a non-smoker, if you have a demonstrated allergy or sensitivity to nicotine or any combination of inhalants; or if you are pregnant or nursing.