Stinky rounded cables

[sofasloth]

I'm not talking quality here, I'm really talking SMELL. I bought a batch of rounded cables and man do they smell. The rubber covering has a severely strong odor, almost skunk-like. They are made by Vantec if you're wondering. I once bought a Wingman joystick that had the same smell from the rubber boot. In a room with poor ventilation, this is bad, very bad.

Have you had this problem too? If so, what can I do to the cables to clear up the odor?

Help!

 

[pantherdan]

Rubber can have an odor, but I'll bet the shrink tubing and the boot is actually petroleum based. Some of the cheaper shrink tubing STINKS! I use the stuff alot at work and every now and then we get some cheap stinky stuff. All you can do is live with it or toss it. Sorry, man.

 

[FatBurger]

Hang a couple of those Christmas tree air fresheners in front and back of the case, so the fans blow the smell in and out. Doubt it'd work, but you never know

 

[grant2]

This is my motorbike-mind talking, but maybe you could seal the plastic & rubber with some kind of spray-on wax like used on motorbike chains.