Hi, does this have any funky chinese rubber or chemical smell from either the tires or plastics? Also is the frame steel or aluminum? Thanks!
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We haven't noticed any strange odors. The frame is aluminum. Our dog did chew the zipper opening on his first ride..... :(
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Not sure, the smell isn't very noticeable. It's more of a strong rubber smell
2281498
We purchased our Drive Medical Footstool several years ago. We've never had a problem with strong rubber smells.
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.
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The one I received just smelled like rubber, tire rubber, but not overwhelming. I would just let it soak for an hour or so in soapy water and let dry in the sun.
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Danie. Mine did not smell, however, you may have a nose like my wife who can literally smell things way before anyone else. You may have this sensitive smell and since rubber has a petroleum base, you may be ultra sensitive to it. If, after a few days the smell doesn't go away on its own, you may have to return it for a hard plastic version from another vendor. Don't despair. If the smell doesn't go away, let the vendor know you have to return it...or Amazon.
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They are coated in high quality rubber. Rubber smells. You just don't notice it because of where they normally place it. For instance, if you have a garage and you get new tires, you will notice their strong smell for a long time. Tires are meant to take a pounding and so are these weights. We have owned our weights for a while and they don't smell unless you are really close to them now. At first, the whole room smelled. If you want something durable and tough that is going to last the years, right now that is how it smells. You know, there may be some way to wash them and remove the smell, but time did it for us. btw, I use them all the time and they are amazing, high quality, easy to handle greatness.
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Ours did not have an unpleasant odor when we received it. Smelt like the typical plastic, rubber item. Maybe to speed up the process of getting rid of the smell let it soak in a strong fragrant soap? Hope this helps you out.
1486433
The frame is made of aluminum.The entire unit is very light & easy to handle.It is hardly noticeable when connected to my Cannondale mountain bike.
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
1549338
My husband put the wagon together and neither of us remember any strong smell. I am very sensitive to any chemical smell, but I didn't put it together. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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The frame is lightweight steel to the best of my knowledge, the seat is very sturdy foam covered with vinyl (very washable), and the tires are tubed, much as a small bicycle but more sturdy. I will be using mine for a second surgery. Actually looking forward to getting back on it. Made my life much easier after surgery.
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Definitely plastic with an awful smell from the manufacturing process. It's taken a few months of sitting in the garage to let the odor die down. Now I have it indoors. Would prefer rubber as opposed to the plastic.
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The tires are a solid rubber. You should be able to squeeze them a little. Rubber in my opinion is better than plastic. It is durable and quiet.
2003503
I bought one and everything is aluminum or plastic, I used this to tow my kayak by hand three blocks and it worked awesome and I had my kayak loaded up with a lot of gear. I think the only thing that is metal that might rust is the split ring on the cotter pin but that is a easily replaceable part at a hardware store. This is a good deal and you wont find a better product for cheaper. Just leave the tires outside for a few days or so because they do stink but the smell goes away.
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I would say that it is steel as heavy as it isIt is steel constructed, good for topping off low tires and airing up basketballs oe footballs. Marginal if trying to air up an auto flat tire, depending on their size. I have several things I used it most on -- like the riding mower, wheel barrow, anything with baloon tires around the home.
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I didn't notice any strong smell from the rubber. Rinsed it off initially with a little soap anyway.