The few times I've used heating pads plastic inside warms and smells. Does this product smell? Also the cord -- how long is it? L
623715
Cord is long enough to plug in and hang over my queen size bed. No smell& extremely comfortable. Just beware unit doesn't last long. Mine will only flash 'F'. Lasted less than 3 months.
623716
My pad does not smell, and I have used it a few times and never noticed a smell. The cord I am not sure, but I know it is over 5 feet. I love the softness of this pad and it is really flexible not stiff like a lot of those heating pads. I hope I helped you a little :)
623717
I think you are using a cheap heating pad, and perhaps an old one. THe cheap ones may still have stiff plastic that smells bad, but a new, reasonably but not cheaply priced pad should not smell bad.
623718
I haven't noticed any objectionable odor and I commonly sleep with my head on the pad. I measured the cord at 9 feet from pad to plug.
623719
My heating pad does not smell at all. The cord is fairly long although I can't measure it today. I estimate between 6-8'. I will respond again after I am able to measure mine accurately.
623720
There is absolutely no plastic odor to this pad. Because the heat elements are somehow woven through the interior of the front and back velour surfaces, there is no plastic involved like other pads which have an outer pillow like covering over the plastic heating pad. This pad is completely stitched on all 4 sides except where the plug extends out of the corner. It feels like a light blanket, and completely flexible. The pad I have is measured at 11-1/2" wide by 23" long, which is a little smaller than the description in the product shown through Amazon.
623721
No plastic odor at all. The cord is 9' long & detaches from the pad so the pad can be machine washed.
40513
I have no idea but I've had my heated pad for at least 3 years and no problems!
1408963
Any new electrical product of this nature may have a smell of this kind do to new product residue on heating elements, like a toaster,clothes dryer,hairdryer etc. Typically after 4 or 5 usage hrs. this smell should end...On your item , sometimes packaging debris, assembly debris may have entered into the elements and may need to be removed or in time will dry up....Elements are hot and may burn some ignitable materials. Hope this helps.
179045
No smell but the elongated heating element is the sham. I've own little heaters that put out the same of heat for less than what I paid for this one.
1819702
There never was an odor of heated plastic. Of course, since this heater is in our chicken coop, it may not have been noticeable.
855548
The cord on my unit is over 6 feet long. FYI - I have had this heater for over 4 years. If length is a critical factor perhaps check with Lasko to confirm the length because sometimes these things get changed.
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.
1775465
I don't think so....but, the time it is warm feels really good. The only pads I have ever found to last a longer period of time are the electric ones.
5501
My SportCats are very old and I can't remember if they had any smell when first put into use but for years now they give off no odor while burning. The smallest space I've used one is a small bathroom in unheated house I'm renovating (small generator for some lights and tools but they can't power electric heat.) I have a finicky nose so I would smell "off" odors. I have several CO monitors in the small, slightly ventilated areas, and they have never been set off by any of my propane catalytic heaters.
745172
I purchased one for a friend of mine. She also complained of the plastic odor. I advised her to wait a few more days and if it persisted, we would return it. She waited another 2 to 3 days and the odor was gone and she likes it. This is typical on many electric appliances of plastic. Hope it works for you.
1119472
It's not really a heating pad, it's just a fuzzy cloth cover for a heating pad. Hope this helps.
709279
I too am bothered by strong smells and I have not had any problems with the pad. To tell you the truth except for taking it out of the box I have not smelled it at all. I got mine during the winter months and think that the heat must make the smell last a little longer because of the comments that have been made about the smell. I truly have not had a problem at all. Hope this helps you.
579399
I have been using mine for a few weeks and have not noticed any odor. The inner heated container has a plastic lid and then you have the crock pot lid you screw on. Once you open the lids of course you will have the smell from whatever you warmed up.
1416558
I didn't notice any smell that I can remember. I put it straight on my bed without washing and I don't notice any smell. However, I did put a 4" memory pad underneath and it has a slight rubbery smell, so I really didn't notice and all smells are gone now.
1962364
The smell does go away with use and after doesn't smell at all. I guess I used it for 3-7 days then the smell went away. Love this heater. Heats my whole downstairs and saves money on my heating bill.
979539
I have left mine in for months without any issues. Mine is in the bathroom. It gets warm so make sure nothing flammable is touching it. I need to put the oil on the pad every few days to keep the scent vibrant.
113278
Hey Jessy, I think it is just yours because I have tried this heating pad and it was okay I mean it didn't smell anything weird.