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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, Net - Summary of Changes in Goodwill by Reportable Business Segment (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018
Appliances and Cookware [Member] | Food and Appliances Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Write down of carrying value of net asset | $ 1,300 | $ 420
Home Fragrance [Member] | Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Write down of carrying value of net asset | 1,700 | 875
Outdoor and Recreation [Member] | Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Write down of carrying value of net asset | 630 | 787
Connected Home and Security [Member] | Home and Outdoor Living Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Write down of carrying value of net asset | 75 | 323
Food [Member] | Food and Appliances Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Line Items] |  |
Write down of carrying value of net asset | $ 455 | $ 1,300

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