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Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations - Additional Information (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011
Nature Of Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of common stock outstanding collectively held by principal stockholders | 92.60% |
Voting interest | 69.00% |
Spectrum Brands [Member] |  |
Nature Of Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of common stock outstanding collectively held by principal stockholders | 40.00% |
Percentage contributed by Principal Stockholders for common stock | 54.50% |
Issue of shares to principal common stockholders | 119,910 |
Company' s beneficial ownership of outstanding common stock | 57.40% | 53.10%
Percentage of controlling financial interest to Principal Stockholders | 65.00% |
Percentage of non-controlling financial interest to other stockholders | 35.00% |
Russell Hobbs, Inc [Member] |  |
Nature Of Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of common stock outstanding collectively held by principal stockholders | 100.00% |
Zap Com Corporation [Member] |  |
Nature Of Operations [Line Items] |  |
Percentage of ownership interest acquired | 97.90% |

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