It is not...it is a now known factory defect...Read the letter from bicycle-engines.com written to me in my queries, that i have previously posted here already...DAMIEN
"Hello ****,
We currently have a hold on our Phantom 85s, as we were made aware of
a defect in the bushings and pins that was causing some major issues.
At this time, we are waiting for new updated replacements from our manufacturer that we will replace on our current stock before relisting them on our site. Any warranties that arise will be back-ordered until we receive that shipment. The current ETA for those is 2-3 weeks, but we will have a more accurate estimate soon.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns."
Thank you,
Rebecca McFerran
Customer Service Rep
Birddog Lighting
www.birddogdistributing.com
1-406-586-5970