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Warranty Reserves
3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Warranty Reserves [Abstract]  
Warranty Reserves
Warranty Reserves

The Company estimates the warranty costs that may be incurred and records a liability as the products are shipped and revenues are recognized. Included in the warranty cost accruals are costs for basic warranties on products sold. A summary of product warranty reserve activity for the three months ended July 31, 2014 is as follows:

(Amounts in thousands)
    
Balance at May 1, 2014
 
$
188
 
Additional reserves
   
23
 
Charges incurred
   
(11
)
Balance at July 31, 2014
 
$
200