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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]  
Product warranty reserve
Based on the examination of historical returns and other information it deems critical, the Company estimates that a current charge to income will need to be provided in order to cover future warranty obligations for products sold during the year. The accrued liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the Company's product warranty reserve are as follows:

 
Nine months ended
 
 
September 29, 2012
 
 
October 1, 2011
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
430
 
 
 
571
 
Additions charged to costs and expenses
 
 
1,121
 
 
 
557
 
Claims processed
 
 
(1,092
)
 
 
(780
)
Ending balance
 
 
459
 
 
 
348