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Apple Denies Reports of Mac Pros Emitting Toxic Fumes
MacRumors : Mac News and Rumors — ... that some Mac Pros emitting an odor could be actually be toxic fumes. 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 ...

French Scientist Thinks Macs Cause Cancer: Apple Says No
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... going to give away the secret sauce of this heady tang, which we know to be the real reason for the recent tidal wave of Mac sales. You've all seen Batman Begins, right? The weaponized hallucinogen activated by microwaves? This is the same, only with Kool-Aid. If you have ever wondered why Apple never seems to fix the runaway cooling fans in its computers, this is the answer. Mac Pro, the seed toxic to Apple? [Libération via MacRumors] Apple: No evidence of benzene in Mac Pros [Macworld] ...

Apple finds no evidence of benzene in Mac Pros
Infinite Loop — ... Pro emits a foul odor and had a lab analyze what might be causing the smell. The lab apparently told him that the computer was emitting "seven volatile organic contaminants," one of which was identified as the carcinogen, benzene. Apple's own investigation into the claims, however, hasn't turned up any evidence of benzene emanating from Mac Pros. "We have not found anything that supports this claim, but continue to investigate it for the customer," Apple spokesman Bill Evans told Macworld ...