Link for the lazy among us.
after you return it, just buy it again, but check the seller this time. I would bet that this fucked up one came from a weird seller. Here is the link for the one sold directly from thrustmaster.
Thank you! Thoughts on this middle option? https://www.amazon.com/ThrustMaster-2960720-Thrustmaster-Hotas-Warthog/dp/B00371R8P4/ref=sr\_1\_5