I just received this and the first thing I noticed is the overpowering, almost toxic smell. Did anyone else have this same issue?
1339780
Our set had the normal new plastic smell, but I definitely would not call it toxic. Maybe your set got left in the sun or something waiting to be shipped. It's a really cool toy that your kids will love so I'd swap it for a new one if I were you.
1339781
I bought this item from a brick-and-mortar baby store, and I immediately noticed a strong toxic smell. I immediately returned it to the store.
1339782
I did not have this issue, and agree that it should be exchanged since it will be in kids' mouths.
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...
1339784
I bought breakfast, lunch and dinner sets for my grandaughter and didn't have any problem with the food.
1339785
Other than the normal "new toy" smell, we didn't notice any offensive odor at all.
1339786
Did not have that problem or I would have immediately returned. Especially considering this will prob end up in kids' mouths at one point or another. I would call Amazon and ask for a refund or exchange...
113277
I received mine today and it has a VERY strong odor. Which, is making the headache that I got this product to help with, much worse.
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!
1073047
I've had mine for 5 months and have had no problems with it. I have noticed it started to smell funky today but I'm quite sure the 4x I've cleaned it isn't nearly enough and it just needs a good cleaning. :) Love this thing! I have 3 other diffusers that I do not love.
1496109
I am fairly sensitive to odors like that, and I didn't experience anything like it with mine. I got a cheap pad before that I had a big issue with, and so placed dryer sheets under it and that helped. Just a thought--just in case.
200434
THANK YOU! I am so excited to see this. I bought it a year ago, but turned it off month ago because I hated the smell it produced. I wondered if the smell was ozone, but it's not supposed to produce ozone. However, a friend said that the ionization (the PlasmaWave part) turns oxygen into ozone, so...it does produce ozone. Glad to know that I can turn off the PlasmaWave. I'm going to clean it out and start it up again and see if it still produces that unpleasant smell.
67757
Well，I think it does has smell because I was shocked by it at first. It is a problem that I didn't mention before. But the smell may be not that strong.
1643466
Two weeks, now I am on my third one and I know this sounds crazy but this one smells too!!! I am giving up!!! Do you still have yours???
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.
413690
YES... it smells horrible. I have to keep washing my mouse hand to make the smell go away. We'll see if the smell dissipates with time.
1059146
I noticed a smell when we got it out of the box, but we have ours outside now. It looks amazing! I really think we're going to get another one. It's gorgeous!
666351
Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
59217
I say send it back and request an exchange. Mine just had a new smell and was ok to use immediately.
662094
No, that is not normal. Mine did not have a burning smell. You might want to contact the seller.
833334
I did not like this myself, I do not know if this is from the same seller, but when I received there was a horrible smell, so I contacted the seller, and found out they only accepted returns if it was defective. so it was a big to do, and would of cost more to send it back thank, because I had to pay restocking fee, and plus postage. so I threw it away, hope this helps
559928
Mine was pretty smelly too...and then it completely fell apart after a week so I tried to get a refund. Amazon only gave me 20% since I couldn't return the item (as you know, it's big and heavy and once it's assembled it's kind of tough to put it back in the box). So...if yours still isn't assembled I'd advise returning it before you're stuck with a bad product.
280849
I had the same issue, the smell was horrible, I did put in the washer and put in Downy, smell almost gone. I bought at a trade show, if I would have opened the little bag, probably not bought