Apple Denies Reports of Mac Pros Emitting Toxic Fumes
Earlier this week, a report posted to a French newspaper claimed that an odor being emitted from some Mac Pros could actually be toxic fumes.
A strange startup odor has been noted by some Mac Pro owners on Apple's discussion forums.
A scientist quoted in the article says the odor contains several toxins, including benzene. Prolonged exposure to benzene raises the risk for diseases, including cancer.
An Apple spokesperson spoke to Macworld and stated that they have not found any evidence to prove this claim, but states they will continue to investigate it.A strange startup odor has been noted by some Mac Pro owners on Apple's discussion forums.
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44 months ago
There was something in the cool-aid!
At least we can now explain Jobs' current health...
At least we can now explain Jobs' current health...
44 months ago
There was something in the cool-aid!
At least we can now explain Jobs' current health...
The toxic fumes got to his head and he forgot to release the new MB/MBP ;)
44 months ago
....one reporter in france.
Apple says they havent found evidence, BUT are still looking further into it.
I've looked and i really cant find any more sources for this claim, but its not like apple is just saying FU its fine.
Apple says they havent found evidence, BUT are still looking further into it.
I've looked and i really cant find any more sources for this claim, but its not like apple is just saying FU its fine.
44 months ago
Yeah, this is strange. Hope there really is not a problem.
Now a Mac is a lot like your car!
Try smelling the air coming out of the tailpipe of your car and let me know how it smells... It just might be toxic... Maybe.
Now a Mac is a lot like your car!
Try smelling the air coming out of the tailpipe of your car and let me know how it smells... It just might be toxic... Maybe.
44 months ago
A strange startup odor has been noted by some Mac Pro owners on Apple's discussion forums.[/url]
That thread ended in December 2007 so I hope this issue applies only to the previous generation. We have two 2008 Mac Pros with a third en route. No smell as far as I can tell.
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