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CHARGES (RECOVERIES) FOR PRODUCT REMEDIATION (Notes)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
CHARGES (RECOVERIES) FOR PRODUCT REMEDIATION
CHARGES (RECOVERIES) FOR PRODUCT REMEDIATION

In July 2017, we announced we were implementing a solution to address concerns regarding our TJI® Joists with Flak Jacket® Protection product. This issue was isolated to Flak Jacket product manufactured after December 1, 2016, and does not affect any of our other products. We estimate that approximately 2,400 homes were affected.

We recorded pretax charges of $290 million in the year-to-date period ended December 31, 2017, to accrue for expected costs associated with the remediation. During first quarter 2018, we received and recorded insurance recoveries of $20 million. The charges and recoveries are attributable to our Wood Products segment and were recorded in "Charges (recoveries) for product remediation," on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

As of March 31, 2018, $247 million has been paid out in relation to our remediation efforts. The remaining accrual of $43 million is recorded in "Accrued liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The company ultimately expects a significant portion of the total expense will be covered by insurance. As of March 31, 2018, $20 million has been received and recorded for insurance recoveries.