New MacBook Air Smells of Mildew

I just opened my new MacBook Air and there was an overwhelming smell of mildew when I opened the box. This is not what I expect from Apple products. Has anyone else had this issue recently? What is the source of the odor?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 1, 2021 4:12 PM

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19 replies

Feb 18, 2021 9:04 AM in response to Juan Mariscal

Yes! Same experience with two MacBook Airs, ordered two months apart. Awful. They both still reek of mildew.

May 23, 2021 5:48 PM in response to eillanorris

Yes both my MacBook air and my iPhone 12 smelled like mildew upon opening. Now having issues with a burning smell

Jun 7, 2021 6:14 PM in response to eillanorris

Yes! Just opened this today, bought from a reputable distributor in germany.

Jun 7, 2021 6:15 PM in response to Green42

omg same!

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