I just received my CW-Xs in the mail--they have a very strange odor. Anyone else have this experience?
757365
Just received a pair in the mail. Mine smell funny too. Like a factory or something artificial.
757366
Not that I remember, so I would say NO. I have a strong sensitivity to odors.
757367
It's the smell of victory! I have two pairs and neither smelled funny. See you soon!
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
1031383
Nope, I just got mine in the mail yesterday, tried them, and they are the wrong type. Really disappointing!!
941341
I did not detect any odor when I unpacked mine. And I usually have a good sense of smell. One could always spray them with Febreze, if there were to be a slight odor.
229112
I just received a pair, and wrote about it here before I saw this. Your story sounds just like mine. Sound is terrible. I wrote Amazon about it. I guess I'll see what they (Amazon) are made of. As what to do. Send them an email. Look for "Contact Us" on one of the help pages.
843332
I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
514043
I did not have an odor problem with mine, maybe there is something wrong with yours? I am thinking you are talking about something like that new shower curtain smell; I wash those or spread them on the back porch a couple of days to get rid of that....
1473450
It sounds like wherever you got them from, they were stored improperly and we exposed to something. Mine came from Amazon and they do not have any significant smell. The way to get the smell gone (or reduced) is to use a mild cleaner with 1-2% of Murphy's Oil or Pinesol and warm water and a cloth. Rub them down and let them sit outside in direct sunlight...hope that helps.
512789
There is a slight rubbery like smell. For me it didn't bother me or my husband. It is really hard to gauge as everybody's tolerance for smell is different. I've seen them sold at a Walmart store. That might be an option.
44544
Yeah mine smelled too. Sort of like fake leather/mothball. I've had them since August and yes, they do still smell, but I have to say, less so than in the beginning and more tolerable.
818765
I just had the same problem with my last order (11/13). They smell AWFUL. Now that I see someone else had the same problem, I am going to contact the company.
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.
1449881
Mine had quite a bit of an odor. I'm still in the process of airing it out. Hopefully that will take care of it.
823073
Thanks for the warning. I was about to buy from them but something doesn't quite pass the smell test with them.
1911671
Mine do not have a smell, but they never did. I am very sensitive to smells, so I would have noticed. I would contact amazon and see if you can get a replacement. Maybe you got a bad batch.
2022845
They do have a strong odor when you open the package. I left mine in the garage for a few days and that helped. There is still an odor but you have to be right near to notice it.
515655
I also noticed this on my last order from Amazon. Prior experience has always been dry. I found this issue after their return period so, now what? All filters in the package were wet and had a little charcoal coming out.