What is the number at the bottom within the triangle? Mine had number 7, that number was recalled. It smells bad too.
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The number 7 in a triangle has to do with recycling. Nalgene no longer uses BPA in their water bottles - it says BPA FREE next to the 7. They have not been recalled, but responding to consumer pressure the company changed the plastic they used for their bottles in 2008-2009. Mine has no odor.
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The number 7 is a recycle number and it was recalled because of the BPA issue. The water bottles I received have the number 7, but also have the "BPA Free" marker next to the recycle designation. Mine smells fine - but I do wash it every night.
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It has a "7" on the bottom, but Nalgene no longer sells water bottles made with Bisphenol A. Number 7 as a plastic type means any plastic that is not in the first six, so having number 7 on the bottom does not necessarily mean that it contains BPA. They specifically stated that these Nalgene Tritan's are BPA-Free. Mine had no odor upon receiving them, but I still washed them thoroughly.
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The container bottom is embossed with "S" and "4" and "250 ml" but it doesn't have the familiar triangle with a number inside it.
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You can remove the outer covering and toss it in the wash. Or you could try to vacuum it. The smell on mine dissipated in a little over a week. So you have to deal with it for now. The more you "re-fur" it, the sooner it stops smelling weird.
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I don't know. I sent it back. It smelled bad and I thought maybe it was old.
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So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
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I just checked my bottle of 800 which I opened two moths ago. There is a smell, but it's not that strong. Are you sensitive to some odours? Maybe you should contact the provider.
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My last couple of orders have been through Amazon and no smell problem noted. Take it back to your health food store and ask for a replacement. Then smell the replacement in the store before you leave.
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There is a 5 in the triangle recycle symbol with a pp below the triangle. There is also an omega symbol and a number 4 on the bottom of the container. Don't know of this helps.
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Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
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I bought the 17005 used and it has been giving off a vomit-like odor since I got it. I installed a new pre-filter so I think the permanent filter must be releasing odors. I wish it was washable, not just vacuum - the smells might come out better. I do not want to drop another $40 for a new filter. That would be almost what I paid for the air cleaner!
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Mine did not smell the same. Be careful, maybe something is wrong. If I were you I return it and replace it with another one.
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I am wondering the same thing. Does anyone know if this is BPA free or can give the recycling number listed in the triangle?
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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.
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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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Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
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Mine is fairly new. When first used, I could small a plastic smell, and even after a few months still smell that; but it is not a burning odor. If you smell something burning, I suggest that you don't use it and return it for a replacement.
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Yes, I posted this question as well and accidentally deleted it I think as I don't see it anymore and five others had said yes, about the same said no. It did for me, I've been running it outside for a few days and it's getting less and less. I'm hopeful to bring it inside again tomorrow. It was rough the first day as my whole house smelled like chemicals.