I've been using a Garmin HRM Pro chest strap for less than a year, but a few months ago it started smelling stronger and stronger with time. (I have seen a separate thread on the issue, but it was locked for further comments so I am reposting.)
After every use, I have washed it as outlined in the owner's manual, but this smell appears to be from the monitor itself rather than the strap? It is a strong smell of burned electronics/plastics that does not go away regardless of how many times or how you wash it.
I have reached a point where I do not use it indoors and even outdoors is bothersome. Has anyone continued to experience the same issue or found a solution for it?
Unfortunately Garmin support was of no help, I was told to clean it following the same procedure and if that did not work to buy a new one, since according to them is not a product fault.
Thank you in advance!
**2025.07.14 edit: after re-contacting Garmin support, the product was exchanged because it was under warranty