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Acquisitions - Summary of Acquisition and Integration Related Charges Incurred (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	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