Older reviews complained of an unpleasant odor, while newer reviews do not. Does this mean that the odor issue has been resolved?
1122209
There was no unpleasant odor when we received it or since we have been using it.
1122210
No, this item continues to have an Oder, I call it a factory oder. I hung mine" out in the sun the other day and the sunshine helped, but did not eliminate.
1893795
I've had one for almost a year and haven't noticed any strange odor. However, you might want to check that the filter is installed properly. It can be very easy to accidentally put it in the wrong side up.
804213
Yes, it did have a bit of odor when new. I did not notice when odor finally became imperceptible but I know I was noticing it even after a month. Seemed like odor was from adhesive they used.
630383
Mine had no unpleasant smell. Yours may have come in contact with a wandering ill smell during packing and/or shipping.
14432
Mine (I bought 2) did "smell new". But the odor went away in a day or so. . .
514306
hmm... mine had no lingering odor at all. smelled new, but nothing else, and I'm quite sensitive to that distinct "plastic" smell!
1671924
If you make a point to smell it, it still has that odor. But I don't notice it on a daily basis, nor do I notice it when I'm handling it for use. I bought mine in August to give you a sense of the wear on it. The odor has dissipated a little since I bought it, so I assume it will continue doing so over time.
1729247
My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
662093
Mine is fairly new. When first used, I could small a plastic smell, and even after a few months still smell that; but it is not a burning odor. If you smell something burning, I suggest that you don't use it and return it for a replacement.
1514940
I haven't noticed a weird smell other than that "new" smell in the beginning. Anything other than that tends to go away.
508977
Yes, there was a 'new finish' odor when it first arrived. We don't have sensitivity issues, but maybe you could take it out of the box and let it air outside for a day or so? The desk itself was a great purchase for my daughter, who is an artist. She uses it in bed to sketch her ideas before bed. Great little storage drawer, too.
1087921
I don't know I haven't noticed any horrible smell coming from mine. I think I would notify the company.
40816
Mine did not smell the same. Be careful, maybe something is wrong. If I were you I return it and replace it with another one.
786619
I ended upwith 2 units, and neither had any objectionable odor. I completely understand your concern in general, having bought products with that problem before, but my specific experience with this product, at the time I bought it (> 1yr ago), from this vendor, were very satisfactory, and his customer service was outstanding.
1484240
No, I didn't detect an odor. I am very sensitive to scents and I did not have that problem
1835770
Hello Mike, no, we've had the heater for 3 years now and have not had any unpleasant odor coming from it at all, we're running LP gas on it and if you're running Natural gas, you might want to check with your gas company. I hope this helps??
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.