Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Total shareholders' equity	$ 992,690	$ 989,122	$ 992,690	$ 989,122	$ 1,046,731	$ 660,879
Net (loss) income	9,225	(33,776)	52,795	(74,626)	(189,755)
Adjustment of additional minimum pension liability			(11,150)	(4,299)	(17,773)
Valuation allowance adjustment			126	2,706	(2,398)
Translation adjustment			(8,602)	(10,115)	12,596
Other unrealized gains and losses			637	4,759	(6,490)
Comprehensive income (loss)			33,806	(81,575)	(203,820)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures					(9)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value					(725,096)
Amortization of unearned restricted stock compensation			25,208	29,969	16,574
Restricted Stock Units Surrendered				(6,003)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other					1,298,203
Common Stock [Member]
Total shareholders' equity	0	0	0	0	0	300
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	0	0	0	0	0	30,000
Extinguishment of Spectrum Brands common stock, pursuant to the Merger					(30,000)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value					(300)
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Total shareholders' equity	1,359,946	1,338,734	1,359,946	1,338,734	1,314,768	724,796
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures					(9)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value					(724,796)
Amortization of unearned restricted stock compensation			25,208	29,969	16,574
Restricted Stock Units Surrendered				(6,003)
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other					1,298,203
Retained Earnings [Member]
Total shareholders' equity	(333,821)	(335,166)	(333,821)	(335,166)	(260,540)	(70,785)
Net (loss) income			52,795	(74,626)	(189,755)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Total shareholders' equity	(33,435)	(14,446)	(33,435)	(14,446)	(7,497)	6,568
Adjustment of additional minimum pension liability			(11,150)	(4,299)	(17,773)
Valuation allowance adjustment			126	2,706	(2,398)
Translation adjustment			(8,602)	(10,115)	12,596
Other unrealized gains and losses			$ 637	$ 4,759	$ (6,490)