u/kenjiurada

It seems like this is a known issue, but I can’t find anywhere that confirms what it actually is. I’ve seen it stated that the smell could be some sort of volatile organic compound left over from the purified air, I’ve seen others state that it is something to do with the materials used to make the filter, or that it is the filter itself. Is anyone aware of any consensus on this? Is it dangerous? It is a strong smell. Will it go away? Should I exchange/return the unit?

NYC, 10x10 room, looking to filter for allergens. Purchased from Amazon. Coway airmega 100.