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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	May. 31, 2015	May. 31, 2014
Accrual for warranty returns
Beginning balance	$ 23,553	$ 19,269
Additions to the accrual	13,514	12,686
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued	(16,173)	(12,815)
Ending balance	20,894	$ 19,140
Healthy Directions
Accrual for warranty returns
Additions to the accrual	2,330
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued	$ (2,390)
Minimum
Warranties
Product warranty period	2 years
Maximum
Warranties
Product warranty period	5 years

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