PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Apr. 04, 2014

Changes In Product Warranty Liability

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the first quarter of fiscal 2014 are as follows:

(Dollars in thousands)
Balance as of fiscal year end 2013	$	17,781
Acquired warranties	18
Accruals for warranties issued	4,356
Changes in estimates	340
Warranty settlements (in cash or in kind)	(4,359		)
Balance as of the first quarter of fiscal 2014	$	18,136