September 21, 2011 8:23 PM updated: September 21, 2011 8:23 PM

New electronics do give off some smell when they are new and this is normal. Circuit boards are submerged in different chemicals baths during production. Operational heat will release residuals from the manufacturing process, but this is temporary. More importantly, if its ONLY warm, that's fine. If it is very hot to the touch, then that is a problem. Make sure air circulates freely around the device.