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Contingencies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Warranty reserves
Our warranty reserves are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(In thousands)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of period
$
13,601

 
$
16,133

 
$
15,477

 
$
17,916

Accruals for warranties issued
1,398

 
1,963

 
4,128

 
5,191

Changes in liability related to warranties existing in prior periods
256

 
(565
)
 
(1,483
)
 
(1,916
)
Payments made
(1,810
)
 
(1,497
)
 
(4,677
)
 
(5,157
)
Balance at end of period
$
13,445

 
$
16,034

 
$
13,445

 
$
16,034