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Product Warranty Liability
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2020
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Product Warranty Liability
Note 17—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. 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
 
 
  
2020
 
 
2019
 
 
2018
 
(In thousands)
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning of the year
  
$
832
 
 
$
575
 
 
$
515
 
Provision for Warranty Expense
  
 
1,733
 
 
 
1,680
 
 
 
1,294
 
Cost of Warranty Repairs
  
 
(1,715
) 
 
 
(1,423
) 
 
 
(1,234
) 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, end of the year
  
$
850
 
 
$
832
 
 
$
575