How to format FAT32 Memory Stick that says that it is read only

I have a 8 GB USB key (directly from the provider) that I can't write or re-form.  Under sharing and permissions of the USB it says that my access is read-only.  If I try to delete it via disk utility I get an error message saying it didn't - I see by looking at the "details" that permission has been denied.

I tried to re - format the USB on a windows as well without success.

Suspect it may be defective and are returned to the vendor but I was wondering if anyone has something else to think about.

Thanks in advance,

Cliff

If you can not select the drive and delete and back in shape, then it is a bad drive. No new flash drive would come from a manufacturer as read only anyway. Even your mac must write in this format.

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