Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	$ 1,166,910	$ 841,068
Additions	330,000
Effect of translation	(4,158)
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	540,539	545,426
Additions	0
Effect of translation	(4,887)
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	329,843	0
Additions	330,000
Effect of translation	(157)
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	213,028	212,142
Additions	0
Effect of translation	886
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	83,500	83,500
Additions	0
Effect of translation	$ 0