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UPDATE: (I'm done with DeLonghi Oil-filled heaters!) 1st HEATER: had recall (for PCB contamination and also for control unit failure!). It also LEAKED after a few years (very slowly but ruined a section of carpet because I did not notice for a long time). I could not get it to stop no matter what (used epoxy filler type adhesive and other ideas - nothing worked). 2nd HEATER (this model): immediately after starting to use it I discovered it off-gassed paint fumes when using 1500W setting. I tried running at full power to "burn off fumes" in well ventilated area but fumes never quit. I did not want to send it back because of weight and have used it at 900W max setting, which is fine. I just leave it on much longer instead of using 1500W intermittently. ALSO, however, this heater (the TRD0715T) has a complicated timer feature which is a good idea EXCEPT it sometimes makes a relentless grinding noise. Right now it is quiet but sometimes I have to turn the heater off at night else it can disturb sleep. 3rd HEATER: I bought a pristine-looking older model DeLonghi oil-filled heater (exact same as my first one) from a thrift store a few months ago for $15. I thought it would maybe work right. Well, it off-gasses paint fumes at 1500W like the second heater. I got so angry with it the other day that I smashed it up with a hammer and sent it to the dump. No excuse for that type of paint fumes problem. None. RESULT: I used to think DeLonghi made the best oil-filled heaters. But I have had SERIOUS, health threatening problems with every single one I've bought. Thrice-burned and I'm done with DeLonghi. ................................... PREVIOUS REVIEW ..................... I've had an old DeLonghi oil-filled space heater for 15 years or more. It had a recall on the control panel. The last few years it has been leaking oil on high setting. So I searched and decided on the newest version of the old Delonghi. This is a good product with easy control and a clever timer feature (took me a while to figure out, though - NOT obvious, and I'm reasonably bright and handy!). Only complaint, and it is fairly serious: when new, it stinks when run on high setting, which is only 1500 watts, after all. There was a paper in the packing that said to expect some off-gassing at first. Well, I've run the thing for 5 days on high heat and it still smells toxic when running on high heat. The paint finish gives off some sort of fumes for days and days. I still cannot stand to run it on the high setting indoors at all. It really smells bad - like curing oil-based paint. It really stinks! I've been running it in the basement and it still is not nearly acceptable for indoor use. I trust I will eventually be able to use it in an actual room. I'll give it five more days of blasting away. I may have to send it back. It is pretty heavy, though; I'd lose a lot of money on the deal from shipping costs.