Yo,
I also have the VP 100. I went to the home depot and picked up a piece of 1/4 inch oak project board and made a new box. I was scared to death of smoking anything that smelled so strongly. Now the only thing I taste is awesome vapor! As soon as i put my new box together I sucked through the element and no more toxic smells. It cost me about 5 bucks including elmers wood glue (non toxic). I really dig my 'new' vape it works awesome once you get rid of the original box!
It was pretty easy to do, the only original wood left is the piece that the actual glass tube is mounted to. These boxes are made of compressed sawdust and some toxic smelling glue! I kept all the original parts, just in case i need to warranty it; i can put it back together if need be. Hope this helps.