I have a Scott SilverHorn A year after I bought it, the release mechanism got slammed in my truck door and broke. We won't talk about that as I probably sound stupid enough as it is.
I E-mailed Scott and asked if I could just purchase the release mechanism as the wrist strap and connection strap were ok.
I received an E-mail back asking what my address was, I replied with requested info, 3 days later a new mechanism showed up in the mail.
Again I E-mailed them that they had forgotten to include an invoice as to what I owed them.
They reply, No payment, Thanks for choosing Scoot for your Archery needs.
Now if the release had failed as a result of faulty material or craftsmanship, I might have just thought, well that's fair, but I was honest and admitted I did something stupid and they took care of me anyway. Unless Scotts quality takes a big drop in quality, my future releases will be purchased from them.
You are gonna pay more than $35 for a Scott, but the problem the OP has now would be of no concern.