Is there a bad smell to the pack, as one reviewer noted? If so, does it go away after it airs out?
1149240
We have used this for a long, long time, and I have not noticed an odor. I have been very pleased with it. Great size!
1149241
I am currently sitting here with my brand new ice pack wrapped around my knee and about 12" from my nose (knee is elevated to heart height in front of me). There is a very slight smell but given how I can wrap it on the diagonal around my knee to the area that's swollen the worst, that tiny bit is something I can definitely live with. It is -nowhere near- how much a pain-relieving salve would smell (such as arnica or bengay) and it's completely gone while the ice pack is freshly cold. If you noticed it much you could probably use it as an indicator of when to freeze it again! :D
1149242
No bad smell at all. I've had these for almost a year now and they still work amazing and definitely don't smell bad at all. They don't really have an odor. And even if they did, it's only at the beginning and goes away but I don't ever remember there being any kind of smell. At all. Hope that helps
1149243
I never noticed a smell although it was around my knee and not close to my face. That being said this was not my favorite. It sweat too much for me and did not mold around my knee well enough for maximum coverage. I recommend this:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AI71F0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ktwZub170EVE3Put it in a pillow case and for maximum coldness add an ace bandage around. These are very commonly used in physical therapy offices.
1149244
I never noticed a smell although it was around my knee and not close to my face. That being said this was not my favorite. It sweat too much for me and did not mold around my knee well enough for maximum coverage. I recommend this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009AI71F0/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ktwZub170EVE3 Put it in a pillow case and for maximum coldness add an ace bandage around. These are very commonly used in physical therapy offices.
542359
I purchased two. The first one the smell left quickly. the 2nd one, the smell lingered a bit longer. I recommend airing out a good week before using. It's not as bad a smell as other brands with worse ingredients, but it is a smell. I opened windows and left sheets off for a while as it was in our guest room.
589033
My husband and I are extremely sensitive to smells and neither of us had an issue with this product. If you want to play it safe I would suggest taking it out of the plastic bag and air it for a couple of days.
113103
I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
2112290
It did stink at first because of the way it was packed. It was vacuum sealed once aired out it was fine, still sleeping good :) with less back pain.
596613
I've had the newer version for about six weeks now and used it over a weeks time and I didn't have a problem with bacteria odor. I wanted to test it out before my trip and I feel comfortable carrying it with me.
454627
I had no problem with smell. Of course there is a little odor until it airs for about an hour. I have a mattress that I paid $3000 for and I sleep better on this on top of a futon.
745173
The answers that say the stink goes away give me hope, because it is AWFUL. With the UV on, I also got a burning smell. I was coughing and my eyes were burning within a few minutes. Quite a shock, considering this is supposedly designed to improve the air, not poison it.
1496110
I haven't noticed any smell, I'm happy with it. I didn't remove the adhesive though, as I found it doesn't move around until I want it to.
910279
Haven't notice any smells coming from the TV, and I've had the TV on for long periods at a time. For instance today it's been on all day, when we have the grand kids over, the TV stays on all day and night, and so far its' working as expected... I'm very happy with the TV and love the 3D movies and so does the granddaugthers. Hope this helps...
1689574
Beth I do not think in any way the odor is offesive. I have used 3 of them in the last five years. They smell like a outdoor nylon parka. Or no noticable smell at all. Thanks Ted
37091
Yes, when opening there was a chemical odor. I let it sit out for a few days (7 days) and it was gone. Never smelled again.
22604
That is the suggested time to wait. I waited an hour, lol. As soon as you remove it from the packaging it starts to expand. It's actually really fun to watch. There is a smell that it has at first that eventually fades within a few days.
232333
There is a smell when you first open them, not terribly strong, but noticeable. I spread them out to air on the back porch for a few days after we received them and most of it dissipated.
606373
It has the 'new' smell when first opened. After a few uses the smell goes away.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
2327
The outlast cover had no "scent" or odor. The only odor is is the memory foam. After opening it up for a couple of hours and then putting the outlast on it, I experienced no fumes thereafter.