Quote Originally Posted by denial102
...not sure how the FUCK anyone can be responsible for a screw popping out the base like this.
I call this Murphy's Law, others may call it karma. Either way, they both have a tendency to bite you in the ass when you least expect it, doesn't it?

You shouldn't catch any flack from the retailer, it's pretty clear it's a manufacturer error. Still, if it's going to take a day or two before you can get it replaced, remember to keep air circulating with some oscillating fans or something. See ya.