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Jul 14, 2012 3:52 AM in response to Clarence Tanby Kenichi Watanabe,★HelpfulApple can determine purchase date based on serial number, so you should be able to get it replaced if there's a defect (even a cosmetic one). I don't think they will repair it; they will probably exchange it for a replacement.
If you have an Apple Store nearby, you can make a reservation at the Genius Bar. If not, you should contact Apple using the Contact Us link at the bottom right corner of this web page.
NOTE: The serial number on a 4th gen shuffle is really small; the location is shown in this article