Does this smell funny when it is new like some polyurethane things do?
1666045
ours did, yes. had that plastic-y storage smell. but went away soon enough.
1666046
Yes, but that's just normal for things like that. It almost goes away relatively fast though.
606373
It has the 'new' smell when first opened. After a few uses the smell goes away.
83280
Mine does not. It has a fresh scent, but nothing rubber or chemical about it.
514306
hmm... mine had no lingering odor at all. smelled new, but nothing else, and I'm quite sensitive to that distinct "plastic" smell!
458788
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
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
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...
284618
The smell might be that of natural cotton. I do smell that from mine (which we just got) and nothing else.
2000602
I didn't notice that. I think there may be some rubber smell, but it's not very serious, and with time flies I think the smell will disappear.
604246
Hello,Thank you for your message.This item is made of Polyurethane material which is the reason for the smell.In this case we do offer:30 Days Satisfaction-Guaranteed option of returning or exchanging items that do not meet your needs.We will credit you the full purchase price, taxes, and the original shipping charges.(should be able to find it on our listing)Please let us know what you want to do, cause we need to send you a return authorization before you send back the item.Thanks
1578382
I never noticed any smell when I received it. I have had it over a year now and after washing it yesterday I checked and it smells like my laundry soap. I would give it a wash that should work.
360171
I didn't find that it had any significant smell, being more of a canvas material than proper plastic any "new" smell disappears quickly and I never found it a problem :)
86973
It has a synthetic type smell when it's new, but that disapates within a day or two out of the packaging. If it lasts longer than that, could be moldy from being wet or something and you should get another
849152
Not sure, maybe it's old? Mine did not and doesn't smell bad now. Good luck.
804213
Yes, it did have a bit of odor when new. I did not notice when odor finally became imperceptible but I know I was noticing it even after a month. Seemed like odor was from adhesive they used.
309238
It smells new when you first open it, but I didn't notice anything that stuck around.
491476
Mine is a year old and it has never had any weird or stinky smell to it. Make sure you are using he detergent and leaving the top open when it is not in use.