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What should I do if my brand-new hair straightener gives off a smell?

I just recently bought a new Conair hair straightener and when it turned it on and it heated up, I gave off a weird smell. Is it normal for a new straightener to give off a smell? Can I get rid of the odor?
Tori, January 2008
Give it a chance, Tori - it could just be a preservative solution burning off. Let them heat for a few minutes and the smell may well disappear.

John, January 2008