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Note 6 - Product Warranty
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

6.             PRODUCT WARRANTY


The Company provides product warranties for its 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. The Company established its 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

September 30,

   

Nine Months

Ended

September 30,

 
   

2013

   

2012

   

2013

   

2012

 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 65     $ 50     $ 50     $ 50  

Provisions

    55       -       125       25  

Warranty services provided, net

    (25 )     -       (80 )     (25 )
    $ 95     $ 50     $ 95     $ 50