Never opened iPad with dead pixels

I got a iPad 3 the day it came out from best buy. I wasn't unboxed for about a month after being purchased and when I turned it on, there were more than 3 dead pixels. Also one of the led backlights are blue when they should be white.  Is this a manufacturing issue?  Can I go to the genius bar and get a free replacement even though I never bought a warranty and purchased it outside of Canada? Please reply. I need help.

Is this a manufacturing issue? Maybe.Can I go to the genius bar
Yes.
and get a free replacement
If it is determined to be a warranty issue, yes.

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