The popping or cracking noise is not normal. I actually returned mine for another brand new one at Costco. The recent one I got probably is a new shipment for I did not have the cracking issues anymore. QC probably was able to make some changes.
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The popping or cracking noise is not normal. I actually returned mine for another brand new one at Costco.
The recent one I got probably is a new shipment for I did not have the cracking issues anymore. QC probably was able to make some changes.