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Note 5 - Product Warranties
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Notes to Financial Statements  
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]

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Product Warranties

 

As of January 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025, the Company’s accrual for estimated product warranty claims totaled $105,000 and $100,000, respectively, and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Warranty claims expense for the three months ended January 31, 2026 and 2025 totaled $23,982 and $9,627, respectively. Warranty claims expense includes certain costs to investigate claims and potential claims, and the costs to replace and/or repair product pursuant to claims, which can include claims not deemed valid by the Company.

 

The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s accrual for product warranties during the three months ended January 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

January 31,

  
   

2026

    

2025

  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 100,000     $ 65,000  

Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period

     54,813       59,413  

Warranty claims and costs paid during the period

     (18,982 )     (9,627 )

Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period

     (30,831 )     (49,786 )

Balance at end of period

   $ 105,000     $ 65,000