Does the pitcher smell funny or fragranced when it arrives? I purchased one that was a different brand. It had a perfumed smell that didn't come out.
1484239
Mine has no smell now for sure and did not notice any when it came in... But I always wash new stuff anyway....
1484240
No, I didn't detect an odor. I am very sensitive to scents and I did not have that problem
1403547
I just smelled mine...I have two of them...they do not have a smell of any sort. They are on 24-7. I bought one and liked it so much I purchased the second one.
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.
2012390
How long have you had it? Keep it stored in the dark. If it begins to smell like hot dog water then it's going bad and you need another. The strength changes as it gets older. That's my experience. If it's new. Contact the company where you bought it. They will exchange it for you.
2161487
I agree if you did everything like the directions told you, then you would smell citronella it has a good distinct smell. Return it and get a new one sounds like this one isn't working properly.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
1003384
This is a very well made pitcher. I haven't had any issues with it at all so far and we used it throughout the summer with no special care, other than to wash it in between uses. I'm planning on buying one for my mom for Christmas.
1302877
The pitcher is large enough to be cleaned by hand. I use my hand and a rag to clean it, and that works great.
2110838
Did you just get it? I've had the purple one and had mine for a while, but I don't remember it having a strong smell when I first received it. I remember the typical new rubber smell, but it wasn't strong. It's fine now.
1943356
Mine smelled funny the first time or two. Be sure to move it out from any walls so it has plenty of vent room. I've had mine since Xmas and it doesn't smell anymore. I think it might have something to do with the fans because it only smelled when I used the convection oven.
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.
1620536
Mine didn't smell like any of the odors you mentioned when I got it. It still doesn't smell like that today, after 1 year of use. I occasionally air it out - without dirty clothes in it. The only issue I've ever had to deal with was I put damp towels in it and forgot. So the bottom got moldy. I just sprayed the moldy part with hot water, scrubbed it with a tiny squirt of laundry soap, wiped it down and let it dry. It's good as new. I don't know why yours has that smell.
398231
Mine smelled really strange and then I realized it was the cilantro smell! Once I identified that, it smelled great. Mine was sealed correctly. Not a fake product.
47741
It's happened to me once or twice in the last couple of years. I just picked up the pitcher and hit it gently on the counter. You'll see bubbles coming up and that takes care of it for us. "Burping", I like that description- perfect.
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
1003381
I love mine! Never, ever have I had a single problem with this pitcher. It works very well for various purposes. We really enjoy the fruit infusions. The price is really fair. In my humble opinion it's a great deal. It's a great gift. Hope this helps.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.