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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014 | Aug. 31, 2015 | Aug. 31, 2014
Accrual for warranty returns |  |  |  |
Beginning balance | $ 20,894 | $ 19,140 | $ 23,553 | $ 19,269
Additions to the accrual | 13,244 | 16,828 | 26,758 | 29,514
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued | (13,341) | (13,476) | (29,514) | (26,291)
Ending balance | $ 20,797 | 22,492 | $ 20,797 | 22,492
Healthy Directions |  |  |  |
Accrual for warranty returns |  |  |  |
Additions to the accrual |  | 3,190 |  | 3,190
Reductions of the accrual - payments and credits issued |  | $ (1,820) |  | $ (1,820)
Minimum |  |  |  |
Warranties |  |  |  |
Product warranty period |  |  | 2 years |
Maximum |  |  |  |
Warranties |  |  |  |
Product warranty period |  |  | 5 years |

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