v3.20.2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Other Information - Schedule of Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019
Accrued Product Warranty |  |  |  |
Balance at beginning of period |  | $ 25,501 | $ 23,102 |
Current year provision * |  | 13,949 | 7,706 |
Changes in estimates for preexisting warranties | $ (1,200) | 8,756 | 2,730 |
Payments made during the period |  | (15,357) | (7,244) |
Balance at end of period | 32,849 | 32,849 | 26,294 |
Less: Current portion | 16,210 | 16,210 | 14,677 | $ 17,142
Noncurrent accrued product warranty | $ 16,639 | 16,639 | 11,617 |
Warranty costs, net of supplier recoveries |  | 18,200 | 7,400 |
Supplier recoveries |  | $ 4,600 | $ 3,000 |
Diluted share (in dollars per share) | $ (0.05) | $ 0.38 | $ 0.13 |

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