Some earlier reviews mention a strong chemical smell. Any recent purchasers noticing this smell? Too bad this is a common problem with imports.Thanks
832961
I never had this problem. Bunny sits on my granddaughters bed and it is her favorite!
832962
There was no strong chemical smell upon receipt of this purchase. I felt totally safe in letting my 6 month old granddaughter hold this beautiful little toy! Hope this helps.
818634
The shipment of this same flavor was fine the previous month. I had never experienced a problem before this batch. So, yes, it was a recent change. I did not notice the smell. It was the consistency that was the cause for my concern. I hope this answered your question.
1339783
I'm usually very sensitive to any smells, but I didn't notice a smell when I opened the box. Or, if I did, it must not have been very strong and I didn't think much about it. If I were you, I would wash an item and see if it still smells. If it does, I would return it. I think some of them smell and some don't. You're not the first person to mention it. Maybe it depend on how long the pieces get to "air out" before they're packaged...
462845
I purchased mine last week & have had no issues with smell or auto wake/sleep. From other reviews I've read, it seems like people posting those issues have been sent replacements and edited their feedback.
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.
1719674
Should we just return the black knock-offs with strong odor? I waited a month for mine. The smell is very invasive.
630383
Mine had no unpleasant smell. Yours may have come in contact with a wandering ill smell during packing and/or shipping.
1684780
I personally didn't have a problem with the smell however it's compressed into a box smaller than its full expanded size so it would be pretty hard to put it back into its original packaging once removed and it is expanded fully. You have to let it expand for a few hours and at that time it didn't smell horrific or anything like that just foam scented.
1105266
We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?
24003
Hello. No, I have never noticed a chemical smell at all. So far I have been very happy with this product and have not had any negative issues with it. I hope this helps.
1477611
This issue has been raised by competing brands, but I've not seen the concern raised else where. I took a chance and have seen no ill effects, but have no further information. Have you contacted the manufacturer?
1872167
Rbaby, just to double-check: did it take a few weeks of non-stop use to get rid of the plastic smell/taste? I've been running it for a couple of days now, pouring the distilled water down the sink, just to get rid of the smell, and it's still there. My concern is that maybe there is something wrong with their design. Even if it doesn't smell a few weeks down the road, the glue (it's the glue according to Westinghouse) might still be in the water. Not sure how healthy that particular glue is for every day consumption :-)
1024476
Sorry to hear that, ours did not have a smell since we received it...not sure what to advise you to do
2253511
In the past buyer have infomred us that items may have a smell to them. This is an easy thing to fix. The item just needs to soak over night in warm water with some baking soda. This removes this smell.
2160932
I've never had this issue. It has always smelled fine. They shouldn't send you and expired product. I would send it back...
1087924
I never had any problems with a smell, but maybe one of the pills cracked and oil leaked out. That could be causing the smell. I would just pour them all out and check.
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.