While the decision is between you and the Outlaws, likely you are in for an exchange. I don't of any other LFM-1 owner that has experienced the same problem. I'm sorry your first Outlaw product behaves this way. Most of us have had great experiences right out of the box. Any that have had problems are usually well taken care of by Outlaw customer support.

Don't know if it would be helpful, but for "fun" perhaps you want to record and send the Outlaws an audio file sample of the horrid popping sound?