People complained that a similar Melissa &amp; Doug set smelled like wood treated by formaldehyde &amp; other VOCs. Anyone experience something similar?
51693
Hmm, I just went over and sniffed our set and I don't smell anything in particular. I think we've had this since July, so perhaps it's off-gassed since then but I really don't remember the set having a toxic smell when we opened it and started playing with it.
986399
I second what the two other respondents said, no smell whatsoever. It seems to be completely raw wood. However for us it seemed a bit rickety so we chose to bolt it to the wall. Also the space between the rungs on the ladder is a bit much so our 4 year old needed some help the first few times she used it. We chose to hang curtains around the space under the bed to turn it into a playhouse. We put a beanbag and toys, books in there and she loves it. All in all we're very happy with it!
323822
Yes, they have a blue paper label glued on the grid side that does NOT peel off cleanly, but instead leaves a sticky spot that is extremely difficult to remove. The smell is awful! The smell is so strong that it went through the tablecloth and made the tabletop smell. Fortunately lemon oil removed the smell. I threw them in the trash. I would NOT recommend these blocking boards. The idea was good. The execution failed miserably. Another reviewer who crochets recommended playroom tiles instead. I ordered some, but they haven't arrived yet. Don't waste your money on the Boye blocking boards. You will NOT be happy with them.
588980
I've never heard of formaldehyde in Maple syrup. Is this something that occurs? The only way to know for sure would be to take a sample to a lab that perform an analysis for formaldehyde.
757586
I did not experience that. It came ready to assemble, neutral smell if not a clean wood smell. No problem.
1127531
Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any... » Read More Nope. The smell was probably from the electronic components on the inside. Mine finally burned out & I replaced the power supply diodes. (I have an electronic background) For a less than industrial grade cleaner this little fellow has given me my money worth. Over a thousand cycles. However it is not sturdy enough to handle extended high time settings. The liquid should get hot, but I think this is the problem for the circuit board; Insufficient cooling on the inside to vent the heat away from the circuit board. I installed a micro pancake cooling fan & have had no further problems on any setting. If you have a friend that is electronic savy this is a simple & cheap modification. Hope this helps « Show Less
2018715
If made in China, that explains the smell. I looked and smelled several different dolls and they all have a distinct chemical smell. Very unpleasant and I will not spend a cent on these products. I Like Melissa and Doug products as a whole but the dolls are an exception. Sorry!
768870
No and I am very sensitive to smells. I would contact the company, the top of mine was broken and they sent me out a replacement right away, they were very prompt and easy to work with and I love my cabinet. :)
1385988
this cabinet was made in China and they use formaldrahyde in their wood processing. We have tried everything,washing,white vinegar and baking soda and can't get rid of the smell. I suggest you find a different cabinet...
1683703
Some of them have and some of them haven't. I have purchased many sets from this line. Some have kind of a new toy smell I'd call it that goes away. I'm pretty sensitive to smells and it's never been bothersome to me. I think the ones I noticed it the most had the cereal bowl or the mac n cheese bowl I think because of the glue. I think it also may depend on weather conditions in shipping or something like that because some reviewers seems to notice more smell on the same sets then others. I hope this helped. Still hands down my favorite play food
503947
I am so sorry..I did not see this in my inbox...I gave the set as a gift so I do not know. Melissa and Doug take their toymaking seriously, so if anyone is still using BPA, I doubt it would be them
1537252
I had the same experience. As a matter of fact it smelled up the whole house. The chemicals are strong as well. Attempted to return to company. They did not honor the 100 percent warranty. I would advise people to stay away from this company and safety is questionable as well due to the strong odor. Good luck in dealing with them.
1219512
Yes, mine had formaldehyde. The shipping box even states the fact. It took a few weeks for the smell to fade. My cats wouldn't go near the the box until the smell left. Now they love it!
416522
There is a slight treated wood/varnish smell, but I have an extremely sensitive sense of smell. It dissipates within a day or two and it's not overpowering.
236919
I've had this humidifier for over a year now and never smelled plastic-type odors from the vapor. The machine was about as plastic smelling as you would expect fresh from the box. I don't know if there are PCBs in it. Its been very reliable. We use it 24-7 during the winter at our house.
994730
Hmmm I have to put my thinking cap on - my grandson is now 4 years old. I do know we bought another mattress pad for the changing table, but can't remember if the finish was formaldehyde/HAPS and VOC free. He loved it and would coo, bit I don't remember the exact materials. Sorry. Janet
915416
Color is correct; if crayons came in that color it would be called "spinage diarrhea." The smell before mixing is pretty foul but I don't think of it being like glue. I can't think of much else it smells like, but it does stink in pure form.