This shelf unit had a strong chemical smell to it even many months after setting up. At first, I thought it may just be the paint, but after reading more about MDF and the dangers of formaldehyde in MDF material products and then seeing all of that listed for this item, I decided to get rid of it. Not worth the risk, and the smell just wouldn't go away.

A bit disappointing because otherwise the dimensions, structure, and appearance were perfect for the price.