MassGass Lawsuit for Nitrous Oxide Abuse – 2025 Update
People are filing MassGass lawsuits alleging recreational use of the whipped cream chargers led to serious injuries, including brain damage, nerve damage, paralysis, and spinal cord damage. These lawsuits accuse the manufacturer of MassGass of not properly disclosing the potential dangerous side effects of inhaling nitrous oxide, despite knowing its products are widely used as a drug.
Many people have experienced serious side effects after inhaling MassGass recreationally. Their injuries have led to financial, physical, and mental losses. In an effort to gain compensation for these losses, people are filing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits against MassGass. A qualified attorney can help someone determine if their injuries qualify them for a lawsuit.
MassGass Lawsuit – 2025 News and Updates
July 10, 2025: Mississippi Town Joins Fight to Regulate the Sale of MassGass and Nitrous Oxide for Recreational Use
Guntown, Mississippi, became the latest town to ban the sale of nitrous oxide tanks, including MassGass cylinders, for recreational use. While the laughing gas can still be used as a sedative at dental and medical offices, it can no longer be sold at vape shops, convenience stores, and other locations. In most states, MassGass products are easily accessible at local retailers and online. Despite being labeled for ‘food purposes or culinary use only,’ MassGass is frequently used as an inhalant.
June 30, 2025: Health Officials Warn of Nitrous Oxide Dangers After Reports of Multiple Injuries
Health officials in the Greater Boston area are sounding the alarm after multiple reports of people found passed out from inhaling nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide canisters, like those made by MassGass, are widely available and have had a resurgence as companies market to a specific crowd with bold, brightly colored packaging. Recently, manufacturers have significantly increased the size of the canisters, like the 3.3-liter charger sold by MassGass. The increased size and capacity allows users to inhale large quantities of the gas, which may increase their risk of serious harm.
June 10, 2025: FDA Warns Consumers About Dangers of Inhaling Nitrous Oxide
MassGass has been named by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a safety warning to consumers about the misuse of nitrous oxide canisters. According to the safety advisory, inhaling nitrous oxide (N2O) can cause severe adverse effects, including frostbite, loss of consciousness, bowel and bladder dysfunction, asphyxiation, cold burns, and vitamin B-12 deficiency. The June 4, 2025, warning and a previous advisory issued on March 14, 2025, both named MassGass as one of the products of concern.
February 20, 2025: Alabama Lawmakers Considering Legislation to Restrict the Sale of Nitrous Oxide Canisters
Alabama lawmakers are joining a growing list of states and counties that are considering or have already enacted laws to restrict the sale of nitrous oxide canisters. The move to regulate the gas comes after at least five deaths in one county were linked to the recreational use of N2O. While most nitrous oxide canisters, like MassGass, are labeled for ‘culinary use,’ it is widely known that they are used as an inhalant.
March 15, 2024: Data Shows Nitrous Oxide Exposures Highest Among Young Adults
Data released by the National Poison Data System shows that nitrous oxide exposures were highest among people in their 20s. The age group accounted for 33% of all nitrous oxide exposures reported to poison centers in the U.S. throughout 2023. It is believed that the widespread availability and easy access of products like MassGass may be driving nitrous oxide misuse among teens and young adults.
About the MassGass Lawsuit:
Why Are Teens and Kids Drawn to Using MassGass?
MassGass Side Effects and Health Risks
MassGass Marketing Strategy and Online Sales Tactics
Who Qualifies to File a MassGass Lawsuit?
How Can I File a MassGass Lawsuit?
MassGass Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
MassGass Settlement and Payout Amounts
What Is MassGass?
MassGass is a line of pressurized nitrous oxide canisters. People can purchase the company’s whipped cream chargers through the company’s website, third-party online retailers like Amazon, and at local smoke and vape shops. The canisters come in two sizes: 1.1-liter (700 grams) or 3.3-liter (2,112 grams). MassGass chargers are filled with 99.9% nitrous oxide. Product packaging includes distinctive lettering and a criss-cross pattern on the outer box and the tank itself.
Flavors of MassGass nitrous oxide tanks:
- Original
- Bomb Pop
- Blueberry
Although the product is labeled as a food and drink additive used to propel whipped cream, it is known to be widely misused as an inhalant due to the euphoric effects of nitrous oxide. Lawsuits filed against the manufacturer and distributors of MassGass allege the companies marketed toward the illicit use of the canisters, despite knowing of the dangers associated with inhaling the nitrous oxide.
What Is MassGass Used For?
MassGass is labeled as a food or drink additive. According to the manufacturer’s website, the nitrous oxide tanks can be used to create foams for drinks, whipped gel desserts, whipped cream, mochi filling, soups, whipped mayo, fizzy drinks, and cream mousse.
It is well-known that, in addition to its culinary use, nitrous oxide is used as an inhalant. Huffing the gas can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness. While the effects are generally temporary, inhaling large amounts of the gas can cause serious harm, such as brain damage, nerve damage, paralysis, and airway frostbite.
Lawsuits filed against the manufacturer of MassGass allege the company knew of the recreational use of its product and failed to warn consumers about the dangers of inhaling the gas.
Why Are Teens and Kids Drawn to Using MassGass?
A recent article published in The Lancet indicates that there has been a substantial increase in the number of nitrous oxide-induced harms. According to the study, there was a 10% increase in recreational use of the drug across the globe from 2015 to 2021. The study also found that nitrous oxide was most commonly used by people between the ages of 16 to 24.
Teens and Young Adults may be drawn to MassGass nitrous oxide due to:
- Affordability: MassGass canisters cost between $35 and $70, depending on the size of the cylinder.
- Accessibility: MassGass nitrous oxide tanks are readily available online or at local retailers.
- Few Restrictions: In most cases, little is done to verify the age of the purchaser, and not all states have minimum age requirements.
- Peer Pressure: Kids and teens are often introduced to nitrous oxide through their social circle.
- Marketing: Despite being labeled for culinary use, many nitrous oxide products are marketed toward their off-label use as an inhalant.
It is alleged that manufacturers of nitrous oxide tanks, including MassGass, market their products to young adults and promote the off-label use of the product despite knowing the potential for severe harm.
Why Is MassGass Being Sued?
MassGass is being sued because people have been injured after using its products recreationally. It is alleged that the makers of MassGass were aware of the common misuse of its nitrous oxide tanks and failed to warn consumers about the potential dangers associated with inhaling the toxic gas. The company is also accused of engaging in deceptive marketing practices by promoting the off-label use of the product through packaging and advertising.
MassGass Side Effects and Health Risks
There are several serious side effects and health risks associated with the recreational use of MassGass nitrous oxide. Inhaling nitrous oxide has been linked with both short- and long-term conditions ranging from headaches and lightheadedness to brain damage. In some instances, individuals have died from inhaling nitrous oxide.
Side effects and health Risks associated with MassGass nitrous oxide tanks:
- Vitamin B-12 deficiency
- Spasms
- Tingling or numbness in the extremities
- Brain damage and seizures
- Mental health disorders and psychosis
- Nerve damage
- Paralysis
- Cold burns/frostbite/airway frostbite
- Dizziness
- Laughter
- Loss of coordination
- Oxygen deprivation (hypoxia)
- Spinal cord damage
MassGass Marketing Strategy and Online Sales Tactics
MassGass uses several strategies to promote its product line. Its nitrous oxide products are labeled for culinary use, which allows them to be sold with little to no regulation. However, the tanks are frequently misused for recreational use. It is alleged that the company knew of the common abuse of the product and marketed the nitrous oxide tanks toward off-label use.
MassGass marketing and sales tactics:
- Packaging: Use of colorful packaging
- Candy-like Flavors: Original, Bomb Pop, and Blueberry
- Distribution: Sold online and in headshops, vape shops, and smoke shops. Online, there are few restrictions, which may allow teens to purchase the canisters for inhaling.
- Rewards Program: On MassGass.com, consumers can join a rewards program where they receive discounts or incentives for purchasing more products. There are also discounts for bulk orders.
Who Qualifies to File a MassGass Lawsuit?
Individuals who used MassGass N2O recreationally and suffered serious injuries may be entitled to compensation. However, it is strongly recommended that nitrous oxide victims contact an attorney as quickly as possible to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
Families who have lost a loved one due to nitrous oxide use may also be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Due to the complex nature of these claims, working with an experienced lawyer is critical.
Potential plaintiffs injured by MassGass nitrous oxide whipped cream chargers may be entitled to compensation from manufacturers, distributors, or retailers. The attorneys with King Law can review each case to determine eligibility.
King Law is currently taking MassGass nitrous oxide cases involving the following injuries:
- Asphyxiation
- Blood clots
- Frostbite
- Impaired bowel or bladder function
- Loss of consciousness
- Numbness or tingling
- Heart palpitations
- Paralysis
- Psychiatric symptoms (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, depression)
- Death
- Some additional injuries
How Can I File a MassGass Lawsuit?
For potential plaintiffs or individuals injured after using MassGass cream chargers recreationally, there is a formal process to filing a lawsuit. The attorneys with King Law can help with each step of the legal process, from determining eligibility to negotiating for a favorable settlement.
Steps to filing a MassGass nitrous oxide lawsuit:
- Consult with an experienced attorney: An attorney can provide a free case evaluation and legal consultation. During the consultation, the attorney will help determine whether all eligibility requirements are met.
- Gather documents: After determining eligibility, a plaintiff will need to gather the necessary documents to support the claim. Evidence in a MassGass nitrous oxide lawsuit may include medical records, proof of MassGass purchase, evidence of lost wages, proof of out-of-pocket losses, and personal statements about how nitrous oxide impacted their life.
- File the claim: An attorney can help to ensure all legal requirements are met before filing the case in the appropriate courthouse. It is critical to ensure that the claim is filed within the statute of limitations. Failure to file within the legal deadline can result in the claim for compensation being denied.
MassGass Lawsuit Statute of Limitations
All MassGass lawsuits are governed by a state-specific statute of limitations. A statute of limitations is a legal deadline within which a lawsuit must be filed. Statutes of limitations vary by state and type of claim, such as whether it is a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Typically, plaintiffs have between 1 and 3 years from the date of the injury or the date the injury is discovered to file a lawsuit. The discovery rule, which extends the amount of time a person has to file a lawsuit, may apply in cases where the victim was unaware their injuries were linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide. Statutes of limitations are complicated and should be reviewed by an attorney. Consulting with an attorney promptly is strongly recommended.
MassGass Settlement and Payout Amounts
King Law estimates MassGass lawsuit payouts per person may range between $50,000 and $250,000, depending on the individual circumstances of the case. More severe injuries often receive higher-tiered payouts. Some people may receive less or more than that range if their lawsuit is successful.
An attorney consultation is recommended since settlement and payout amounts are dependent on factors such as the severity of the injuries, sustained losses, and individual circumstances.
Contact King Law For a Free Case Review
Individuals who suffered harm after inhaling MassGass nitrous oxide may be entitled to compensation. Recovery in a nitrous oxide lawsuit may include compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
At King Law, the attorneys have extensive experience handling personal injury and wrongful death claims filed against big companies. King Law can provide a personalized assessment of the case to ensure eligibility and will help to assess the viability of the claim. Aggrieved individuals can contact King Law at (585) 496-2648 to schedule a free consultation. If you file a case, you only owe us money if you receive compensation.