I would either email home depot web site or go into store and ask. If you ask in person you might get a more favorable response.
They wouldn't take back a brand new saw ,still in the box, never used , I don't think they really want anything returned ever. Terrible policies for a store that has a counter for returns , ha
Go back to the store with the product and if possible the receipt. They will replace it.
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