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Warranties
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Apr. 30, 2011
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| Warranties | 13. WARRANTIES AND CONTINGENCIES Warranties We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges as a percentage of net product shipments. The accrual is reviewed regularly and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in warranty cost estimates. Estimated warranty charges are recorded within cost of products at the time products are sold. The standard warranty accrual balances are held in other accrued and other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our warranty terms typically extend for one year from the date of delivery. A summary of the standard warranty accrual activity is shown in the table below:
Contingencies We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including patent, commercial and environmental matters. We record a provision for a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. There are no matters pending that we expect to be material in relation to our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. |
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