Do New Light Bulbs Smell?

The new smell could be plastic parts of the bulb, electrical wiring, residual grease, or paint that becomes heated for the first time and gives off a chemical smell. Other than this, it can be that you have observed a funny or strange unexplained smell from LED bulbs that you have recently changed.

Can light bulbs smell like burning?

Overheating electrical wires and devices often emit a burning smell. Don't use the fixture again until a professional has repaired it. A fluorescent fixture may have a ballast that has failed and is spilling tar. For typical incandescent light fixtures, the burning smell may occur if you're using an oversized bulb.

Why do Lamps smell like burning plastic?

So, if you smell the plastic around the bulb fixture burning then it is likely that your bulb is drawing too much power. In this situation, either you can replace the fixture and use a better one or replace the LED bulb for a weaker wattage that won't emit too much heat.