IPhone 3G Light Leak

Hi, i got my iphone 3G yesterday, and in very low light situations, light leaks out from between the chrome bezel and the screen. The leak is very thin but it is about an inch and a half long; even tho it is thin, it is still very noticable. I checked the web for more information about it and found that it has happened to MANY iPhone 3G owners.
What I want to know, is if Apple is doing anything to fix this problem.
I plan on exchanging my iPhone, but i dont want the new one to also be leaking light.
Does anyone have any idea what Apple is doing to eliminate this problem, or when it would be 'safe' to exchange my phone? (so the new one wouldn't have a light leak)
-Thanks
(sorry for such a long post)
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I went to Apple store tonight (8/21) with light leakage purchased on 7/19 and got a new one real quick. The gentleman that took care of me was nice and he didn't even check to see if what I claimed was true. Real smooth experience.
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