Michigan Recalls 26,000 Cannabis Vapes Over Banned MCT Oil Concerns

13 August 2025

Michigan regulators and a state cannabis company are pulling thousands of vape cartridges from the market over safety concerns. On August 12, 2025, the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) announced a voluntary recall of more than 26,000 cannabis vape products suspected of containing medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, a banned additive in Michigan’s regulated market.

The affected cartridges, sold under the Motor City Cannacarts and RIPZ brands by Warren-based Sky Cannabis (Sky Brands), have been distributed to 210 licensed retailers across the state since November 1, 2024.

The recall covers the following products:

• Motor City Cannacarts Georgia Pie and Confetti Cake;
• RIPZ Peach Cobbler, Wedding Cake, Ice Cream Man, and Tropic Thunder.

MCT oil, commonly made from coconut or palm kernel oil, was among the substances scrutinized during the 2019 EVALI lung injury outbreak, though vitamin E acetate was ultimately identified as the primary culprit. Still, MCT oil remains prohibited in Michigan cannabis vapes as a precautionary measure.

Retailers have been instructed to remove the products from shelves and post recall notices for customers. Consumers who purchased these items are urged to check the Metrc tag number on their packaging against the list on the CRA’s website, and to return or dispose of the cartridges if they match.

• Any adverse reactions should be reported to the CRA online or at (517) 284-8599.

Sky Cannabis says it is cooperating fully with the CRA to retrieve and destroy the products. This is Michigan’s second cannabis product recall in 2025, reinforcing the need for consistent quality assurance in the fast-growing legal market. For patients, recreational consumers, and businesses alike, the recall is a reminder that safety and compliance remain central to the industry’s credibility.

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