Sticky keys

HP Pavilion 17 Notebook
F3S45AV
I am having an issue with this brand new laptop. During setup it was evident that there was an issue with the D key. You don't even really have to press it for it to register and if you do press it, 3 or 4 keystrokes are registered. Some keys don't register without multiple presses. It is highly annoying and I am extremely irritated.
This gift for my son's birthday was literally opened a few hours ago. I am not exactly sure how this escaped QC testing before it was shipped.
Any thoughts on what I can do?

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