Galaxy Gas chemicals
1 report to CPSC, the latest made Aug 28, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 1report to CPSC
- Aug 28, 2024the latest report was made
- Aug 28, 2024the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Galaxy Gas
- Maker
- Galaxy GasMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- ChemicalsCPSC’s product type: Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified (code 921), in Home Maintenance and Structures: Household Chemicals, Paint, & Cleaning Products
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Aug 28, 2024, sent to the company Sep 13, 2024, published by CPSC Sep 27, 2024
The product, in the report: Description: The product is a whipped cream charger marketed under the brand name “Galaxy Gas.” It typically comes in a canister or cartridge format. The product is designed to dispense nitrous oxide (N2O) for culinary purposes, specifically to aerate whipped cream. However, it is increasingly being misused as a recreational inhalant. The canister includes a “Pressure Release Valve” that may be facilitating this misuse by allowing direct inhalation of the gas. Color: The canisters are often metallic in color, with branding and labeling in various colors depending on the flavor (e.g., blue, red). Size and Dimensions: The product comes in varying sizes, including small cartridges for individual use and larger canisters intended for commercial kitchens. The exact dimensions vary, but typical cartridges are about 2.6 inches in length and 0.7 inches in diameter, while larger canisters can be significantly bigger. Purpose: The stated purpose of the product is to be used as a whipped cream charger in culinary applications. However, there is growing evidence that it is being widely used as an inhalant for recreational drug purposes, leading to serious safety concerns. Concerns: The design of the “Pressure Release Valve” on the canister may be contributing to its misuse as it allows for easy inhalation of the nitrous oxide, which can lead to significant health risks, including asphyxiation and neurological damage.
Dear CPSC,
I am writing to report a safety concern regarding a product marketed as a whipped cream charger under the brand name “Galaxy Gas.” Although this product is intended for culinary use, it is increasingly being misused as a recreational inhalant. This misuse appears to be facilitated by the products design, specifically the “Pressure Release Valve,” which may be being used to directly inhale the gas.
There are numerous videos online showcasing this dangerous behavior, which suggests that the product may pose a significant risk to consumer health. The potential for harm (as far as I am aware) includes asphyxiation, neurological damage, and other serious health risks associated with inhalant abuse.
Given the growing evidence of misuse and the associated risks, I believe an investigation is necessary to determine whether the products design and marketing are contributing to this hazardous behavior. I urge the CPSC to review this matter to ensure that the product is safe for its intended use and that any necessary actions are taken to protect consumers.
Thank you for your attention to this serious issue.
Sincerely, [REDACTED] - A concerned consumer
- Where
- United States: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 17, Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- No Relationship
- As this report names them
- Brand Galaxy Gas, made or sold by Galaxy Gas
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.