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Product Warranty
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Product Warranty [Abstract]  
Product Warranty

Note 4. Product Warranty

We provide a limited warranty for the replacement of defective products for a specified time period after sale. We estimate the costs that may be incurred under the limited warranty and record a liability in the amount of such anticipated costs at the time product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect our warranty liability include sales volumes along with historical and anticipated future rates of warranty claims.

Changes in the accrued product warranty costs during the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and March 26, 2011 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31,
2012
    March 26,
2011
 

Balance, beginning of period

  $ 1,263     $ 1,588  

Accruals for products sold

    792       756  

Warranty claims

    (834     (773
   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  $ 1,221     $ 1,571