Product Warranties and Guarantees

9 Months Ended

Aug. 28, 2011

Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]

Product Warranties and Guarantees [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:

	Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	August 28, 2011			August 29, 2010
Balance, beginning of period	$	3,214		$	3,396
Payments	(1,386		)	(998		)
Warranties issued during the period	2,033			374
Balance, end of period	$	3,861		$	2,772