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Product Warranty Liability - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantees [Abstract]
(Income) expense for product warranties	$ 47	$ (65)	$ (11)	$ (73)

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- Definition

The (income) expense (included) charged (in) against earnings for the period pertaining to standard and extended warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers.

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