Product Warranty (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024
Product Warranty
Product warranty period	1 year
Changes in standard product warranty liability
Balance at beginning of year	$ 15,183	$ 16,757
Warranties issued during the period	6,498	9,004
Settlements made during the period	(9,632)	(9,313)
Changes in estimate of liability for pre-existing warranties during the period	(712)	(48)
Balance at end of period	11,337	16,400
Product warranty classification
Amount classified as current	9,258	14,547	$ 13,022
Amount classified as long-term (within other long-term liabilities)	2,079	1,853
Total warranty liability	$ 11,337	$ 16,400	$ 15,183

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