This is only the 45-umpteenth report of this.
They are SWAMPED due to their currently reduced prices.
To the OP - yes, you should have received a cleaning kit in the box. They're usually wrapped in packing materials - you didn't throw it out by mistake, did you?
Just spoke with K-Var sales. Person I spoke with said they do not come with the kit, but she didn't sound totally convinced either...I'll triple check packing materials.
Newp. Glad they're cheap.