Colored vertical lines on half my screen

I have had my iMac a couple weeks. I bought a refurbished one from the Apple Store. After I turn it off and then back on, I noticed half the screen will have very colorful vertical lines. After several minutes, it will go away, sometimes I can still see them faintly, but then eventually, not at all. Today, after it was 'asleep' and I started it, it did it again.
This is on the 21.5" screen. Has anyone else had this issue. Is there an easy fix, or am I going to have to send it off? I just got it, I really don't want to lose it for weeks.....Thanks.

Hello daytondunn
Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Unfortunately you will need to contact Apple Support.
http://www.apple.com/support/contact/
Dennis

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