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Note 12 - Product Warranty
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
12.           PRODUCT WARRANTY

The Company provides product warranties for its various products, typically for one year. Liabilities for the estimated future costs of repair or replacement are established and charged to cost of sales at the time the sale is recognized. The Company established its reserve based on such historical data, taking into consideration specific product information. The following table sets forth the movement in the warranty reserve (in thousands):

   
2012
   
2011
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 50     $ 50  
Provisions
    49       38  
Warranty services provided
    (49 )     (38 )
    $ 50     $ 50