Did anyone else notice a strong gasoline odor when you open the box? It smells terrible! Will it eventually go away?
1094775
Was not gasoline - more like an insect spray. Could have been a stain smell. Was very strong. Lasted a couple days. It was to be used outside, so I put clear polyurethane on it for protection and covered up whatever the smell was.
1094776
I had this stored in my office in the box for about 2 weeks til I put it together, & while not a gasoline smell, yes, there was definitely a very strong odor. It didn't smell like my grandma's cedar hope chest, more like strong, strong stain & wood odors. Once I unboxed it, the smell was pretty intense for another day or so, but by the time I finally got around to putting it together, which took all of like 20/25 minutes, the smell had pretty much dissipated.
1094777
There was a lovely cedar wood fragrance that dissipated quickly after the bench was put together. Reminded me of my mom's cedar hope chest from childhood. I am using this bench in my formal living room. Believe me, if there was a problem, it would not be in there! LOVE this product and would purchase another one if I needed it.
1094778
No, I didn't notice a strong gasoline odor. It was assembled outside and remains outside. I would have noticed had it had that smell. Could it be the stain? If this is kept outside, the smell should go away.
1094779
I guess there was a strong odor of stain but I didn't detect gasoline smell. My bench is outdoors so the smell has totally dissipated. If using indoors, I'm not sure how long it will take for the odor to go away.
1094780
No, we didn't but opened it outdoors. You might try Nok-Out Odor Eliminator and/or a water sealer to help with the odor.
1694703
Mine never had a really strong odor. There was a slight odor, but not an unpleasant one, for the first week or so but none that I've noticed since then. I think it just needed to air out a little. Now it just smells like leather.
67758
When I first opened the box there was a strong smell but in a few hours it was gone.
2075913
I found that the strongest odor was coming from all of the plastic bags as opposed to the rebounder (including the bag the CD/DVD came in). I trashed all the bags the first day, but it was too late....the odor lingered for a while. I would trash the bags immediately, because even with the box just sitting inside the house I smelled the odor.
435527
Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.
750667
I didn't notice any strong odors from ours. We put it in the car within a day of removing from the box. I wouldn't be concerned.
818971
The FitBall mini i got smelled like new rubber... like the smell of a brand new pair of rubber shoes... I don't know if that's the odor you smelled but it should not be smelling "terrible" that you have to "off gas" it.
915706
what smell? mine had a faint new smell, nothing bad. just smelled like packaging for a few days but that happens to everything
458789
It has been awhile since I opened the box for the first time but I do not recall any unusual smells. Hope this helps. Mike
843332
I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
1620535
Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
630383
Mine had no unpleasant smell. Yours may have come in contact with a wandering ill smell during packing and/or shipping.
113103
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.
818969
I just received mine and it also has a terrible chemical odor. So disappointed and won't be able to use if I can't get rid of the odor.
525184
I noticed a slight chemical smell when I un-boxed it, but it was gone later that day. I used febreeze and kept my window open to help the process along.
2061938
Hi, I opened mine and set it aside to use the next day and it was fine when I started using it. Mine came with plastic wrap so that might be part of it. Anyway it stays in my car and I don't notice any smell.