That is just a lazy welder that does not care the slightest bit about quality . I have since re - welded those sockets and am using the creeper on the Model A. But I should not have had to do this . And what about the consumer that is not a welder ? I guess it was my choice not to return it .

Question: What may happen after re - welding it ?
Answer: The sockets may come unweldedIt will be of better quality .The quality may be exceptional .The consumer might not mind the quality .