Harbor Freight Tools review: No refund or compensation for small, 12v winch (cost was $59) with a frayed cable

Bought the winch but did not open the box until after the 3 month return policy had expired. I realized then the cable was frayed.. and I could not use the winch. I also realize I was outside of the 3 month return policy but it would have been a nice gesture to at least receive store credit. As I have bought many tools from Harbor Freight. I was disgusted, and left the receipt and winch at the store and walked out..
Date bought: 5/31/21
2500LB ATV Electric Winch, 59.99
Customer number: (copy of receipt is not clear) [protected]
Date of Incident: (about) 11/13/21