Rich, I am sorry you have this issue. Do not remove those stickers as that will in fact void the warranty. They are there to hold the oil inside the fan. Please set up an RMA with your vendor or directly through Corsair, your choice. We will be happy to replace your fan unit.
Thank you for choosing Corsair, let me know if I can help in any way.
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