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PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES
6 Months Ended
May 29, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
PRODUCT WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES


The Company's product warranty accrual reflects Management's estimate of probable liability associated with product warranties.  The Company generally provides a standard product warranty covering defects for a period not exceeding one year from date of purchase.  Management establishes product warranty accruals based on historical experience and other currently-available information.  Changes in the product warranty accrual were as follows:
 
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
 
May 29,

2011
 
May 30,

2010
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
3,214


 
$
3,396


Payments
 
(764
)
 
(936
)
Warranties issued during the period
 
713


 
540


Balance, end of period
 
$
3,163


 
$
3,000