Product Warranty Liability

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2017

Note 15—Product Warranty Liability

AstroNova offers a manufacturer’s warranty for the majority of its hardware products. The specific terms and conditions of warranty vary depending upon the products sold and country in which the Company does business. For products sold in the United States, the Company provides a basic limited warranty, including parts and labor. The Company estimates the warranty costs based on historical claims experience and records a liability in the amount of such estimates at the time product revenue is recognized. The Company regularly assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Activity in the product warranty liability, which is included in other accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:


	January 31
	2017			2016			2015
(In thousands)
Balance, beginning of the year	$	400		$	375		$	355
Provision for Warranty Expense		971			887			546
Cost of Warranty Repairs		(856	)		(862	)		(526	)

Balance, end of the year	$	515		$	400		$	375