Does anyone have a clue what's causing the chemical smell or is it probably just normal?
1608084
I stoped using it.. one it doesnt work it comes off easly.2 Not waterproof . N smells why? Idk. Its long gone Now. Used it twice n that was it.
1185735
there is a STRONG odor right out of the box. i dont know what it is, maybe the fire retardant?
2208521
Unless your talking about the scent of clean rubber, I'm not sure what you are referring to. If there is any other odor, you should either clean it with peroxide or send it back..
1514940
I haven't noticed a weird smell other than that "new" smell in the beginning. Anything other than that tends to go away.
604385
I didn't notice a smell either. Sounds terrible, I'm so sorry you are dealing with that.
718223
If the smell isn't bad like there is a fire, it is normal. Dust and chemicals just have to burn off. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours at the most.
2152578
No, there should not be an odor. Something must be wrong with the particular item you purchased. I would send it back and ask for an exchange. I have never noticed any odor at all and I have used it for years. Good luck!
1020842
have been using this product for about 6 months and have never noticed a smell of any kind. I would return the one you have and sure they will replace it for free
1125657
Julie, I think the product smell is very light and not at all unpleasant. Could it be you got an out-of-date or defective product?
1130933
I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.com Telephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
273700
I don't think it's chemical. I can't remember the smell in the beginning but I don't smell anything now.
727472
I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
236921
Didn't have any strange odors with ours. You would have to contact the manufacturer to answer that question.
852868
It was more of a chemical smell in my opinion. The cabinet is fantastic, and the smell is long gone. Could have been the paint, or glue.
230562
I did not have any complaints or notice anything like that. Could be genetic, though.... Or good friends and poor sense of smell. No problems here.
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.
2097275
not sure what caused the smell.....but I put some dryer sheets under it and top of it and the smell seemed to go away.