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Product Warranty Liability
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
Product Warranty Liability [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Liability

Note 12—Product Warranty Liability

Astro-Med offers a manufacturer’s warranty for the majority of its hardware products. The specific terms and conditions of warranty vary depending upon the product sold and country in which the Company does business. For products sold in the United States, the Company provides a basic limited warranty, including parts and labor. The Company estimates the warranty costs based on historical claims experience and records a liability in the amount of such estimates at the time product revenue is recognized. The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Activity in the product warranty liability is as follows:

 

                 
    January 31,  
    2013     2012  
(In thousands)            

Balance, beginning of the year

   $ 343     $ 258  

Warranties issued

     783       661  

Settlements made

     (776 )      (576 ) 
   

 

 

    

 

 

  

Balance, end of the year

   $ 350     $ 343