I purchased the exact same model mask prior to the pandemic and all were neutral smelling out of the box. The previous version used cloth elastic straps and were comfortable to wear. The masks I purchased recently have an offensive odor and use rubber/latex straps and seem to be sized for a child's head. Having been a previous consumer of this product, I expected a company like 3M to meet the standard of disposable respirators.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 22, 2022
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It sounds like you are referring to the 8210Plus model that has more of a covered elastic strap. The straps on the model you purchased must be pre-stretched prior to the first usage. Please refer to the user instructions on the box.
This is a nice mask, and is more comfortable than most, because of its padding under the nose wire. However, I need to wear glasses, and my glasses rode way high on my face when I was wearing this mask. Since my glasses are multifocal, that meant that I was looking through the bottom of the glasses, the part for reading. I could not drive or walk around in a store and see properly with this mask on. It just did not work for me.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 21, 2022
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to forward your comments. If you have any additional feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to our team at 1-800-538-5500 (option 2) Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CST.