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Commitments And Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Dec. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments And Contingencies

NOTE 18 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES



The Company is a defendant in various litigation matters generally arising out of the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that any of the matters or proceedings presently pending will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, liquidity or cash flows.



Environmental.  The Company has provided for an estimated cost of $3.8 million and $4.0 million, as of December 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively, associated with environmental remediation activities at some of its current and former manufacturing sites.  The Company believes that any additional liability in excess of the amounts provided that may result from resolution of these matters, will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.



Product Liability. The Company may be named as a defendant in lawsuits involving product liability claims. The Company has recorded and maintains an estimated liability in the amount of management’s estimate for aggregate exposure for such liabilities based upon probable loss from loss reports, individual cases, and losses incurred but not reported. As of December 30, 2018, and September 30, 2018, the Company recognized $9.3 million and $9.8 million in product liability accruals, respectively, included in Other Current Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The Company believes that any additional liability in excess of the amounts provided that may result from resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.



Product Warranty. The Company recognizes an estimated liability for standard warranty on certain products when we recognize revenue on the sale of the warranted products. Estimated warranty costs incorporate replacement parts, products and delivery, and are recorded as a cost of goods sold at the time of product shipment based on historical and projected warranty claim rates, claims experience and any additional anticipated future costs on previously sold products. The Company recognized $7.4 million and $7.8 million of warranty accruals as of December 30, 2018 and September 30, 2018, respectively, included in Other Current Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Statement.