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Cloud.Liu Author

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AirPods Pro have a strange smell on its silicone tips, is that safe?

I got My new AirPods Pro when it is published. When I receive it, I got a strange smell when I open the case. The small is chemically and strong. I think it‘s new and it will gone after days.

But it doesn't after 10 days usage. And the smell is still strong. I think it will not gone easily.

Then I found the smell is mostly come form the silicone tips not the case.

I use this AirPods Pro almost 8 hour/day. Is this smelling tips safe for a long time usage?

I must say actually I like this silicone tips they are soft and work well for the noise canceling. If the odd smell is not unhealthful. That‘s fine for me.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Nov 19, 2019 6:51 PM

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wlimfy62

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Posted on Dec 2, 2019 5:41 PM

I believe it’s the rubber tip. I checked the other sizes of rub tips they are having the same strong chemical smell. Please raise the this issue to Apple to check if the product is safe for use. I am going to call them real soon as I am concerned with the chemical smell will cause any ear problem.

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