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Note 6 - Product Warranty
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
6.           PRODUCT WARRANTY

We provide product warranties for our various products, typically for one year. Liabilities for the estimated future costs of repair or replacement are established and charged to cost of sales at the time the sale is recognized. We established our reserve based on historical data, taking into consideration specific product information. The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve (in thousands):

   
Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 50     $ 50     $ 50     $ 50  
Provisions (credits)
    0       0       56       4  
Warranty services provided, net
    0       0       (56 )     (4 )
    $ 50     $ 50     $ 50     $ 50