This is because one in Asia (where else should a device can be produced in this price range?) Not the plastics are what this country used has available,
at least the manufacturer of this fan heater!
The equipment is imported from Asia, has nothing to do with the old AEG, anything with the home appliance manufacturer Electrolux, which the AEG trademark has in possession a long time ago.
Who is to make a few thoughts and who cares the initial smell, the device provides easy times for a while into the fresh air or even in rooms where the smell does not matter.
But then becomes a useful device have purchased for a small price.