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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]  
Activity in sales returns liability
The activity in the sales returns liability account was as follows (in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
2012
 
 
April 2,
2011
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
4,402
 
 
$
2,944
 
Additions that reduce net sales
 
 
13,066
 
 
 
10,581
 
Deductions from reserves
 
 
(12,047
)
 
 
(9,497
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
5,421
 
 
$
4,028
 

Activity in accrued warranty liabilities account
The activity in the accrued warranty liabilities account was as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
 
March 31,
2012
 
 
April 2,
2011
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
6,310
 
 
$
5,744
 
Additions charged to costs and expenses for current-year sales
 
 
1,448
 
 
 
1,074
 
Deductions from reserves
 
 
(1,383
)
 
 
(1,050
)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the current year, including expirations
 
 
505
 
 
 
(142
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
6,880
 
 
$
5,626