Note 5 - Warranty

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Notes to Financial Statements

Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

Note

5

– Warranty

We provide warranties for most of our products. Warranties are for periods ranging from

ninety

days to

one

year, and cover parts and labor for non-maintenance repairs, at our location. Operator abuse, improper use, alteration, damage resulting from accident, or failure to follow manufacturer’s directions are excluded from warranty coverage.

Warranty expense is accrued at the time of sale based on historical claims experience. Warranty reserves are also accrued for special rework campaigns for known major product modifications. We also offer extended warranty service contracts for select products when the factory warranty period expires.

Warranty provisions and claims for the

three

-months ended

March

31,

2017

and

2016

a

re as follows (expressed in thousands):

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2017			2016
Beginning balance	$	209		$	223
Warranty provisions		132			144
Warranty claims		(137	)		(125	)
Ending Balance	$	204		$	242