Stacey posted on that vast internet thingie:

Also think I'll flip this
top around so the 'cracked' end is less heated by the fire.

From what you say I get the impression that the part is removable.
Have you contacted the manufacturer to see what a replacement part
would cost OR if they might consider it a defect and send you a
replacement as a courtesy? Ask the right person nicely enough and you
might be pleasantly surprised.

Steve at SELLCOM

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