Anyone else experience a strong toxic smell to the belt when they first received it? If so, were you able to make it go away? How?
1152823
I don't recall a smell. It's been about 5 weeks since I received my belt, but I just now held it up to my nose and took a deep breath. I didn't notice any significant smell at all. Maybe Mr. Gordon's belt was temporarily near something fairly volatile, some time between manufacture and delivery. I think synthetic fibers have an affinity for some organic compounds, especially oils. I think that's why polyester shirts tend to retain our less attractive personal odors.
1152824
Yes mine came that way also, but i drenched it in alcohol then threw it in the washer.
1278848
The simplest would be to replace the buckle. Remove the old buckle by carefully cutting the threads. If you have a buckle from a previous bag, then sew it back on web belt. I am really disappointed with this bag's performance - from the way oversize belt (which by the way won't stay in a fixed length), to the belt stays slipping and the buckle releasing from just a little bit of pressure allowing the entire assembly to unexpectedly fall from my waist. Sorry I could not have been of greater assist on the repair. Hope for the best.
442343
My pillow absolutely REEKED when I first received it. Seemed way worse then most people are reporting, maybe it was a fresh batch of foam or something but the smell lingered for more than a few days. Even six months later if I stick my face in it I can smell it. That being said I'm sure sticking it in the wash would help rid the pillow of its chemical stench right away and after the smell was gone/tolerable I really liked the pillow.
1025474
I washed it in my washing machine, let it soak a bit to try to get out the strong rubber odor. Then I let it air dry. It helped a lot!
2192315
I had the same experience, also with the smell. I just threw it away. Couldn't even guess what the coating was!
234366
Hi. I had the same issue with smell. I did not run the machine right away. I took it out and cleaned the filter in Lysol and let it sit for about 30 mins. Then rinsed really well and put it back after it dried completely. There was a slight smell for a few days, but it has gone away. You may want to put it outside or wipe down with baking soda and water just to help get rid of the smell.
2170373
I got used to it after a couple weeks, I only put up with it because I personally only wanted that specific steering wheel cover. And it's awsome except for that. The smell is still remnant after a year but like I said I don't min it anymore, it was incredible strong at first though, I even washed it a couple times and put dryer sheets between the wheel and cover, nothing worked tho. The seller has excellent customer service however, they sent me the wrong style at first, but overnighted me the correct one without hassle and let me keep the mistake one! Hope this helps
689338
I have the same problem...I have only been using mine for 5 months and it stinks to high heaven!!!!
1963114
I have had this fore about 2 years now and I cannot remember any chemical smell for it at all, not even when it was new. We have machine washed ours at times, if you want to try to get the smell out. Hope all works out.
564908
I have been recently having the same issue with the belt slipping off. It isn't breaking, just slipping off. Very frustrating being in the middle of vacuuming or almost done and having to stop, find a screwdriver, undo six stupid screws and then fighting and breaking nails and crunching fingers to put the belt back on only to have it slip off again next time. I replaced the belt with the replacement belt that came with it and it too, slipped off. I made sure to clean the bar and brushes off thoroughly, including any little strings or hair that has wrapped itself around and tried sliding the belt on as far to the inside as possible. I also empty the dirt chamber often and make sure not to set the vacuum too low. This seems to have helped. However, if it continues to happen, I am going to try to find some kind of tiny rubber washer or "o" ring to wedge against the belt on the metal rod. It's too bad--for an economical vacuum, I sure like it, but if this continues, I'm going to return it.
2014208
Did you find a solution? I'm having that same problem now, with a new belt! Not sure what to do now...
113277
I received mine today and it has a VERY strong odor. Which, is making the headache that I got this product to help with, much worse.
2170250
The smell can be a product being new, fresh off the production line type of thing (like that "new car" smell). Mine had a slight smell, not too terrible but it was gone one I did a quick hand wash with a mild shampoo and wiped down the handles with a makeup remover wipe. I also hand washed and air dried the pouch and the smell was gone from that too.
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.
1917143
yes a very strong chemical smell but I washed the cover and allow the pillow to air out for several days and it went away. I think it must be something they spray in the warehouse because other things shipped by Amazon had similar smell.
1122180
Yes! ours smells a terrible toxic/chemical smell. The item has been out of the box but in the plastic bag it shipped in on top of our changing table, and I just took the bag off and noticed the strong smell (we received this as a gift a few months ago). I didn't want it collecting dust before the baby came, but now I am hoping it airs out in time. Other reviewers say the smell dissipates quickly. Hoping this is true.
2191523
Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.