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Warranty Reserve (Details Textual) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
Warranty Reserve (Textual) [Abstract] |  |
Recall costs | $ 635,000 |
Remaining cost related to recall costs | 875,000 |
Warranty expense | $ 1,600,000 | $ 3,900,000

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