Getting rid of a restrictions passcode I never set in the first place

Like many others, I was made aware today of a restrictions passcode that magically appeared on my iPad. Like others, I expect to be told that they don't magically make themselves up but yes, this one did. I've used the same four digits for all four-digit codes, PINs and the like all my life since my first bicycle chain. If there are four numbers, those are the same four I use. They're what I have for my regular passcode... So when I try to use them to no avail when trying to gain access to Restrictions, I know something is up and too many users are complaining about this magical passcode for it to be in our minds.
I've tried erasing and restoring the iPad, which SHOULD NOT be the only option in first place but I guess my last backup came after the appearance of this passcode, because it's back!
Of course, I could just ignore it and move along with my life except that I work with my iPad and certain e-mails with attachments are showing as empty. My iPhone, which, incidentally is also plagued by a phantom passcode, can open them just fine. I'm told this can be easily resolved by changing a setting in Restrictions. Fantastic.
Short of completely erasing my iPad and starting anew (UH, NO), there has got to be something I can do because this is completely unacceptable and ridiculous.

The only option is to wipe the device clean and restore it to factory settings. Hope you have a backup.
Follow the instructions in iOS: How to back up your data and set up your device as a new device http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137 to restore the device to factory settings.
Once you have setup the device as a new one, you can then sync it back with your iTunes account and all your music, apps, contacts and any other content sync'ed with iTunes will be loaded on the device. Any content that is stored only on the device and not sync'ed with iTunes, like app logins or data, will be lost during this process. Be forewarned that this is a long process and can take a couple of hours or more to complete. This can be painful, but it is necessarily so to prevent users from working around the security settings. After the restore is complete, you can setup a new Restrictions passcode. Make a note of the passcode to avoid this situation in future.
 Cheers, Tom

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