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Acquisitions - Summary of Acquisition and Integration Related Charges Incurred (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2012 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges | $ 34,836 | $ 63,599 | $ 45,101
SB/RH Merger [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Integration costs | 10,168 | 23,084 | 3,777
Employee termination charges | 3,900 | 8,105 | 9,713
Legal and professional fees | 1,495 | 4,883 | 24,962
Total acquisition and integration related charges | 15,563 | 36,072 | 38,452
FGL [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges |  | 22,677 | 331
Spectrum Brands [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges |  | 1,129 | 4,284
FURminator [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges | 7,938 |  |
Black Flag [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges | 3,379 |  |
Other [Member] |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Total acquisition and integration related charges | $ 7,956 | $ 3,721 | $ 2,034

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