Area 52 Launches Investigation Into Ace Ultra Premium THC Disposable Vaporizers

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2025 / Today, the consumer safety and research team at Area 52 announced it has launched a formal investigation into the "Ace Ultra" and "Ace Ultra Premium" lines of vape products following numerous consumer reports and alarming market findings.

The group is issuing a public safety advisory, urging anyone in possession of these products to cease use and dispose of them immediately due to significant health and safety risks.

The investigation's findings show "Ace Ultra" is not a legitimate, licensed brand but a "ghost" entity-a name and packaging design used by various unregulated black market sellers to distribute untested and potentially hazardous vape oils.

"Our mission is rooted in ensuring a safe, transparent market for consumers," said a spokesperson for the Area 52 research team, initiated by a biochemist whose personal loss to a counterfeit vape product inspired the company's founding principles. "What we're seeing with 'Ace Ultra' is a dangerous deception. There is no accountability, no verifiable testing, and no legitimate company standing behind this product. Consumers are unknowingly putting their health on the line."

Key Findings from the Area 52 Investigation

Area 52's team encourages consumers to independently verify the non-existence of this brand as a legitimate entity. The investigation has uncovered several critical red flags:

• No Corporate Footprint: A thorough search of state cannabis licensing databases and business registries reveals no legally registered company named "Ace Ultra" licensed to produce or sell THC products.

• Decentralized, Unverifiable Supply: Searches on wholesale marketplaces like DHgate.com and Alibaba.com show thousands of listings for empty "Ace Ultra" branded cartridges and packaging, available for as little as $0.30 each. This allows any third party to fill them with unknown and unregulated substances.

• Conflicting "Official" Websites: Multiple websites claim to be the official source for Ace Ultra, yet none provide verifiable, batch-specific third-party lab reports-a non-negotiable standard for any legitimate brand.

(One of hundreds of online listings for empty "Ace Ultra" packaging, allowing anyone to sell counterfeit products.)

Contaminants and Health Risks Identified in Similar Black-Market Products

The investigation highlights dangers commonly associated with unregulated vape cartridges, drawing parallels to the substances that caused the 2019 EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury) crisis, which led to 2,807 hospitalizations and 68 deaths.

• Vitamin E Acetate: A thickening agent frequently found in black-market vapes. When inhaled, it can coat the lungs and cause severe, sometimes permanent, lung damage.

• Heavy Metals: Low-quality hardware can leach lead, cadmium, and chromium into the oil. An independent test on a similar black-market cart found lead levels over 1,100 times the legal limit.

• Pesticides: Myclobutanil, a common pesticide, can convert to hydrogen cyanide gas when heated to typical vaping temperatures.

• Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice/K2): Laboratory tests on counterfeit vapes have revealed the presence of dangerous synthetic cannabinoids, which can cause seizures, psychosis, and cardiac arrest.

These risks are not theoretical. One 19-year-old reported needing an inhaler for life after using a similar counterfeit cart, while another user suffered a seizure at work, later linked to synthetic cannabinoids in the product.

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A Call for Consumer Awareness and a Gesture of Support

Area 52 acknowledges the frustration consumers feel upon learning they've spent money on a deceptive and potentially harmful product. The group stresses that the immediate priority is health and safety.

"We understand the anger that comes with being misled," the spokesperson added. "Your health is more valuable than the $30 or $60 spent. Please, throw it away."

To help mitigate the financial loss for those affected and to encourage the safe disposal of these products, Area 52 is offering a one-time discount for anyone who chooses a verified, lab-tested alternative.

As a gesture of goodwill to the community, please use code: TOSSTHETRASH

This code will provide a 20% discount and a complimentary mystery gift on any order from Area 52, a brand committed to verifiable safety and transparency.

Consumer Safety Checklist: How to Identify a Legitimate Brand

To help consumers protect themselves, Area 52's investigation provides a clear checklist for vetting cannabis products:

The choice between a verified product and a counterfeit one is critical. The damage from unregulated products can be silent and cumulative. Area 52 urges consumers not to gamble with their health and to support brands that prioritize transparency and safety.

For more information on this investigation or to learn about industry safety standards, visit Area52.com.

SOURCE: Area 52