Do the rubber dipped chains have a new plastic smell?
1954321
It smells strongly of plastic, but that's what it's made of sooooo...it does fade over time though.
1954322
No noticeable rubber smell that I remember... I mean nothing bad. And they are still holding up well after buying them last year.
1954323
If they did, it was mild enough that it was undetectable after the first day or two. Definitely no "burning tire" smell that some rubber stuff has. The coating is identical to my insulated tools, pliers, etc.
1954324
I don't know.....I never smelled them and they went outside to the swingset when I opened them.
1819704
I don't recall a plastic smell but we also use scentsy burners in the house so that could have hidden the smell...
1666045
ours did, yes. had that plastic-y storage smell. but went away soon enough.
2093241
I ordered a set in August. They didnt have the plastic smell you probably expect. I put the set in the car the day they were delivered without airing out. No issues.
2119953
I never noticed a plastic smell......if it is present I suspect it will go away......like a new car smell!
1475660
I've had no smells of any sort with mine. I would bet your rubber smell goes away as they air out. Hope this helps.
527317
A box full of plastic is gonna smell like it's a box full of new plastic stuff. Once I opened and installed them, I don't notice any plastic-y smell. Hope that helps.
656384
I got mine a long time ago, I don't really remember if they smelled right out of the box, if they did, they definitely don't smell anymore!!
2174759
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.
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.
1997493
Yes. Noticed they changed to a lesser quality/density plastic some number of months ago, on both these and the kitchen bags.
1683702
I have found that all new plastic products have at least a slight plastic smell when you first open them. This product is no different. It's not bad at all.
1287112
I didn't have either of those issues. The rubber is quite thick and helps alot. I don't know what people are talking about with the smell, mine didn't smell at all. To be honest, when I opened the package I was very surprised at how sturdy and heavy these were considering the price.
1497653
I have had them for a few weeks and i noticed a new plastic smell but after having them around cooking and dining I have never notices an odor.
228662
They don't smell now. I can't remember if they had a scent when we first got them. Hope that helps!
1188184
No not that I noticed. I wiped everything down with a Clorox wipe after assembly but I never noticed a smell beforehand.
1059151
Not at all. It smells like plastic when you first open it but no smell. I keep mine outside on the porch patio