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Product Replacement Costs | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2017
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Product Replacement Costs | Note 16—Product Replacement Costs In April 2013, tests conducted by the Company revealed that one of its suppliers had been using a non-conforming material in certain models of AstroNova’s Test & Measurement printers. No malfunctions have been reported by customers as a result of the non-conforming material. Upon identifying this issue, we immediately suspended production of the printers, notified all customers and contacted the supplier who confirmed the problem. We are continuing to work with our customers to replace the non-conforming material on existing printers with conforming material. The estimated costs associated with the replacement program were $0.7 million, which was based upon the number of printers shipped during the period the non-conforming material was used. Those costs were recognized and recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. As of January 31, 2017, the Company had expended $0.4 million in replacement costs which have been charged against this reserve and has adjusted the reserve amount to reflect the estimate of remaining cost associated with the replacement program. The remaining reserve amount of $0.2 million is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2017. Since the supplier deviated from the agreed upon specifications for the power supply while providing certificates of conformance to the original specifications, AstroNova received a $0.5 million settlement from the supplier in January 2014 for recovery of the costs and expense associated with this issue. In addition to this cash settlement, the Company received lower product prices from the supplier through the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

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