I don't see what the problem is with returning?? It is all very well saying pull the CB to stop it, there is however NO published procedure to do this. Any what happens on final approach when you need to have them on again, do you tell the FO to hop out of his seat to click the CB back in??
I am a believer in pulling CB's if it is absolutely required even with no published procedure, but only in an emergency when no other option exists. In this case, however, there was no need to 'push on' and make up procedures. Just land back and get it sorted.