I love the seat but ... It really smells odd. And yes it smelled before I used it. Will It go away or is it leaking?
780951
Didn't experience that, but I purchased a padded cover for mine for added comfort....
915711
Ugh! It reeks like a paint pen! (which stinks b/c it feels SO comfortable!) I'm airing it out with the cover off for a couple days as suggested below and I'll report back regarding the smell!
1872166
I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.comTelephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
1190093
what strong odor is that that you are referring to? I don't think the chair smells.but to add to my review, the leg rest are a bit clumsy and very heavy metal-ly, if I might say so.
1508681
Mine never smelled so I suspect yours.may have been accidentally exposed to something. I should tell you that I am very sensitive to smells, especially of chemical origin. I would return it.
1190095
What odor? Try washing the chair with a disinfectant and air dry. If that doesn't work, return it.
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
1980702
It's the way it smells for about two or three days. It does go away if not contact the seller mine did the same thing and is fine now. Flipping it over once or twice helped it air out.
2033372
Mine had an odd smell when I got it, didn't really associate it with lighter fluid, but still... It now smells like my perfume and breath mints (the main scents in my purse). It quit smelling odd in less than a week. If it persists, I'd recommend just washing the rubber part with dish washing soap. Hope this helps.
567311
I don't know if it has it in there on the contents, but it smells like bleach. I have used it on my seats for about 3 or 4 years. I'm commercial, and have butts in my seats 13 hours a day 7 days week. There's a whole process I use of chemicals and dyes, to keep my seats looking good. In my opinion, once you start using this stuff, you are going to need to consider replacement in about 5 years. FYI, before you consider getting seats recovered, price out new seats.
1130933
I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
2070968
I noticed there was a strong plastic smell for the first several days. My nose is not very sensitive but my mom noticed it. I guess that is normal for any of this kind of inflatable chairs. It was Summer when I bought it. I let it sitting in my bedroom and sometimes kept a fan blowing towards me when I was sitting on it. I believe the smell completely went away after maybe 3 or 4 days. I bought this chair for several months now, it is in very good condition and being very helpful to me.
823101
No not yet but then again we don't use it that much. If I was you I would request a replacement unit from the seller or your money back. That smell in most cases is probably toxic and you need to let the seller no that,and if they don't comply I would get AMAZON INVOLVED.
1234452
Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.
1842882
It initially has a "plastic" smell when you first remove from package but dissipates in a few days (or less). I primarily use when driving or airplane travel (and have for years) and in fact I just loaned my spare to a friend yesterday and he wants his own. The relief (I get) is worth the temporary "smell".
886564
I have never had that issue. I use it for the gym and it hangs out in my car on hot days with water in it too. I wash it periodically. Have you had milk or juice left in it? My kids did that a few times found their bottle under the seat but they washed up without issue. Clean it up with some bleach.
1416785
Clean the seat and let it dry before u put the decal on... I have taken mines off to clean the seat... But make sure the seat completely dry before you restick it...