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Note 6 - Product Warranty
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

6.             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 historical data, taking into consideration specific product information. The following table sets forth the changes in the warranty reserve (in thousands):


   

Three Months

    Nine Months   
   

Ended September 30,

    Ended September 30,   
   

2014

   

2013

    2014      2013  

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 126     $ 65     $ 118     $ 50  

Provisions

    -       55       194       125  

Warranty services provided, net

    (87 )     (25 )     (273 )     (80 )
    $ 39     $ 95     $ 39     $ 95