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4. Product Warranty Liability (Notes)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Product Warranty Liability [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Liability
PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY


We warrant certain equipment against defects in design, materials and workmanship, generally for a period of one year.  Upon delivery of that equipment, we establish, as part of Cost of goods sold, a provision for the expected costs of such warranty based on historical experience, specific warranty terms and customer feedback.  A review is performed on a quarterly basis to assess the adequacy of our warranty accrual.


Components of the warranty accrual, included in Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, were as follows (in millions):


 
 
 
 
December 31, 2010
$
18.3


Provision for warranty
9.7


Actual warranty costs
(10.0
)
June 30, 2011
$
18.0