Hey thanks for the info fishinut and Petzold. My only other question is-can I really go into a store that carries Shimanos and returned it since it has the recall? Will I get back the purchase price? Otherwise, I spose I can send it back-only I'd have to pay postage cost. Thanks ahead of time for any info you can give me.

KB-
I would suggest you send back the reel as you will most likely get a new in box Corsair. Your next step is to find a (gullible) shop that will take it on credit and trade you for tackle or something else over the counter.

I've heard that Outdoor Emporium has done this to it's customers in the past so it is worth a shot. Or you will just have to take your lossed and sell it on Ebay and hope you get $40 out of it.

Nah...get your new in-box Corsair and use it until it free wheels. Then send it back AGAIN, stating that the problem has repeated itself, and you'd like a ( fill in the blank ) instead and you are willing to pay the price difference.
It might work.
diana