Very Hot Magsafe adaptor

Hey guys i just got my MBP retina display today and when i needed to charge the battery i put the magsafe adaptor in and after awhile(about an our i think) it got extremely hot and it had a very very light smell i work at an electronics retailer and i know it wasnt burnt out but it had a weird smell.
1. does anyone else have this probelm
2 could i just be a worry wort and this is normal
3 by the feel of it it felt like 20 or 30 degrees celcius
i hope my mac family can help me if i have forgot to leave any detalis or specs just holla and ill let you know
ps i did all the nessasary updates before doing any of this
Bazzakuda

It is better to take the MBP to the Apple store as soon as possible.
This is not normal.
May be the adapter has to be replaced.
You can either return or exchange an Apple product within 14 days of purchase.
Make use of 90 days of free tech support from AppleCare from the date of purchase.
AppleCare:1-800-275-2273
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