I bought Weber Fire Starter Cubes, because they said they were non-toxic and orderless, and when they arrived, they smelled sooo horrible, and the box said not to handle without gloves or something like that. I have let the the cubes air out for weeks, and they still burn my nose every time I smell them. I am looking for a healthier alternative. Do these have that same problem? Thank you! I bought Weber Fire Starter Cubes, because they said they were non-toxic and orderless, and when they arrived, they smelled sooo horrible, and the box said not to handle without gloves or something... » Read More I bought Weber Fire Starter Cubes, because they said they were non-toxic and orderless, and when they arrived, they smelled sooo horrible, and the box said not to handle without gloves or something like that. I have let the the cubes air out for weeks, and they still burn my nose every time I smell them. I am looking for a healthier alternative. Do these have that same problem? Thank you! « Show Less
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Not at all. I do not believe they smell at least I do not have an issue with them I would by these over and over again.
247856
I have the Rutland fire starter squares. I don't detect any odor at all even when breaking them apart They consistently start easy which is why I use them.
247857
I have not noticed any smell.i just started my smoker a few minutes ago and they work great. I love the things as much as the name brand ones from Green Egg and they are SOOO much less expensive. Hope this helps.
247858
I use have used these the last few years and have not had the same problem. I just opened the box I have at home and it has no odor. I don't have an answer of why yours is so pungent. (Bad batch?mildew?)
247859
We've never noticed an odor. We use them in our home wood burner, handle them without gloves and have never had any problems. They're easy to light and burn for quite a while. I won't use anything else since finding these. We can buy them locally at our Tractor Supply Co. store, but Amazon is much cheaper, even with Shipping!
247860
These are the only fire starters I use. I'm on my second box and absolutely love them. Would not buy anything else. Highly recommend
247861
Bret, these have no odor to speak of. They are the best starters I have found. I use them for starting Biobricks. I keep a few squares in our survival pack in our airplane.
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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 :-)
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I'm sorry to hear that. Mine didn't smell like burnt plastic bags. It's probably because individuals have a different keen sense of smell than others or perhaps your package made it through a hellish journey to get to you. We would never know.
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These bottles are so tiny yet powerful stink, there are hardly any shards, the bottles are made of very thin glass and when you step on it, they practically break into tiny pieces, not shards. wow. I have used these for years and never heard anything about shards. If they are so concerned with glass, they can purchase our stink bomb bags which have the same smell but you squeeze the bag inside of the bag and leave it, it fills up with air and make a bang noise and lets out the same stink, they are no glass involved and a re great as the bang draws attention toward the horrible smell. Maybe I just never heard of people having glass issues as why would you break these where you walk barefoot? These bottles are so tiny yet powerful stink, there are hardly any shards, the bottles are made of very thin glass and when you step on it, they practically break into tiny pieces, not shards. wow. I have used these for years and never heard anything about shards. If they are so concerned with glass, they can purchase our stink bomb bags which have the same smell but you squeeze the bag inside of the bag and leave it, it fills up with air and make a bang noise and lets out the same stink, they are no glass involved and a re great as the bang draws attention toward the horrible smell. Maybe... » Read More These bottles are so tiny yet powerful stink, there are hardly any shards, the bottles are made of very thin glass and when you step on it, they practically break into tiny pieces, not shards. wow. I have used these for years and never heard anything about shards. If they are so concerned with glass, they can purchase our stink bomb bags which have the same smell but you squeeze the bag inside of the bag and leave it, it fills up with air and make a bang noise and lets out the same stink, they are no glass involved and a re great as the bang draws attention toward the horrible smell. Maybe I just never heard of people having glass issues as why would you break these where you walk barefoot? « Show Less
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You should not order these...here is my review on them. Look for the other ones that are way better, much longer (I want to say 2ft) and yes you can re light."I accidentally ordered these...I thought I was getting the brand I had before (I forget which brand but it was the only brand that offered long sticks 2 hours each worth of burn time) When I realized my mistake I decided to try these and they were terrible. We got bit more than we did without any protection. The other ones really worked though so get those!!!"
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I ended up returning my order for a different reason but remember reading that one customer did have a problem with a strong odor. There wasn't any problem with an odor with the one we received, or apparently for others since they aren't mentioning it. Maybe return yours and try again with another? That's the great thing (one of them) about Amazon!
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Yes, I've had the same experience as another poster who said that the ice cubes end up making the liquid they're in taste like soap, it is a very bad taste. I've tried cleaning the product but that doesn't seem to help at all. Going to have to discontinue use.
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I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this... » Read More I contacted my son who is the actual user of this bio-lite stove for a couple of years now. He says to tell you a definite NO on the cat litter because it would smell. He says that in his experience the best thing you can use in it and not have to worry about any smells, chemicals, arsenic, creosote - you get the picture - is wood chips that you buy at a grocery store that are designed specifically for cooking. He says they burn longer, too. By the way, he says his favorites are mesquite or cherry wood chips. Hopes this helps you. Oh and he wants me to add that he absolutely LOVES this stove and its attachments. Happy cooking! « Show Less
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If she is to use these every day, would suggest you have her buy Crown 1-Gallon Slow to Dissolve Naphtha. Got a gallon at Lowes hardware for less than $13. Several people said it smells less than the zippo fluid, and I have a sensitive nose, and can barely smell anything when filling the unit. Make sure they follow directions as for storing since all these fuels evaporate very easily, which the vapor is what is getting burnt. I purchased a Pint tin for storage inside my house.
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I emailed them about this because there was a strong smell when I opened the product, and here's what they said. "No chemical fire retardants are used on this order any Skip Hop products. Note that the gyms are packaged immediately after production and then packed in boxes. It is recommended you leave the product outside the packaging and the smell will dissipate."
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I don't have a direct answer about burn smells, however this is the best and strongest deodorizer we have found that has a completely neutral odor of its own. We have ours in an unventilated inside closet where coats are stored. There is no odor whatsoever.
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I use Green Egg with nothing but charcoal. I believe they are wax. I have never detected fuel or chemical odors. there is no residue in my smoker. I can light a large batch of charcoal, extinguish, 3 or 4 times and when I clean out there are no stains or wax that I can see. Been using them several years. It appears to be all consumed by the time I put on meat (15-30 min).
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I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
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Any suggestions on how someone who lives in a Manhattan apartment can get rid of the smell - whatever is causing it. I can't exactly put them outside on the street to air out. Other than the smell, they are a good size and fine for my needs so if I can get rid of the smell, it would be great.
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Yes, after about 6 months in the freezer, these trays start to smell like freezer burn. And if you leave the ice in the tray for longer than a week, the ice will smell like freezer burn, and yes, it will impart that odor to your drink. I have 3 or these trays, and love the cubes, but am very disappointed that the trays begin to stink. Here's what Tovolo has added to the bottom of the product description: "For best results, do not store ice tray in freezer, once the cube are made, remove from cubes from tray and put them in an airtight container preventing freezer odor." That seems to work. Yes, after about 6 months in the freezer, these trays start to smell like freezer burn. And if you leave the ice in the tray for longer than a week, the ice will smell like freezer burn, and yes, it will impart that odor to your drink. I have 3 or these trays, and love the cubes, but am very disappointed that the trays begin to stink. Here's what Tovolo has added to the bottom of the product description: "For best results, do not store ice tray in freezer, once the cube are made, remove from cubes from tray and put them in an airtight container preventing freezer odor." That seems... » Read More Yes, after about 6 months in the freezer, these trays start to smell like freezer burn. And if you leave the ice in the tray for longer than a week, the ice will smell like freezer burn, and yes, it will impart that odor to your drink. I have 3 or these trays, and love the cubes, but am very disappointed that the trays begin to stink. Here's what Tovolo has added to the bottom of the product description: "For best results, do not store ice tray in freezer, once the cube are made, remove from cubes from tray and put them in an airtight container preventing freezer odor." That seems to work. « Show Less
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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...
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I just received my cashews, and they are rancid. I have had raw cashews before and they smell nothing like this. I thought maybe it was just an odd smell, and I ground them and used them in a recipe (as I have in the past with other raw cashews) and it made us all horribly sick. Do not eat them. I have tried contacting Amazon but have not heard anything yet.