RE: fire
I don't think Piper Chuck is advocating a lawsuit. Just tell the manufactures that you had a problem, talk to them. Maybe other people are having similar problems. Just maybe something is defective and the design needs to be changed. And by the way, if they know of any defect they might own up to it and replace your Xmitter.
26 years of electric fuel pumps, and one has never burst into flames for me. Something was wrong. Maybe it was just your fault. If so fine. Live and learn. But manufacturers deserve some feedback. They need feedback. You can't expect everyone to build the perfect mouse trap on the first try.
It isn't taboo to call them up and complain. This is America, you know, freedom of speech and all that other stuff. Getting a refund is not unreasonable. GOOD GOOD GOOD