why does my silicone cell phone skin smell so badly?

• Jan 21, 2009

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sweetfart817

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i bought this "skin" for my LG VU and it smells horrible. it literally gives me a headache

 

• Jan 21, 2009

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G'DogMoney

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Silicone tends to retain moisture and what you are probably smelling is mold. I would throw it away.

 

• Jan 21, 2009

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IDG

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It's probably just the smell of the plastic. Some plastics give off a very strong, nauseating odor.