That sucks Erin.
Should I just remove it? I've been tempted at times to buy the Savic Hamster Heaven Navy Blue Hamster Cage, 80 X 50 X 50 Cm even though it's 100 dollar shipping just cause it looks like a nice cage, but I haven't read reviews.
For readily obtainable wire cages, I think I like the demensions of the Ferret Kit cage (1/2" spacing, 39 inches x 21 inches x 25 inches) the best.