Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 25, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Entity Registrant Name	Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001487730
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--09-30
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Public Float			$ 1,228,779,585
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		52,423,492

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	$ 207,257	$ 157,961
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current	481,313	335,301
Other Receivables, Net, Current	65,620	38,116
Inventory, Net	632,923	452,633
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current	32,959	28,143
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current	62,833	49,273
Assets, Current	1,482,905	1,061,427
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	412,551	214,017
Deferred Costs and Other Assets	26,050	27,711
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	1,476,672	694,245
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	2,163,166	1,714,929
Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense	65,329	39,320
Assets	5,626,673	3,751,649
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	102,921	16,414
Accounts Payable, Current	525,519	325,023
Employee-related Liabilities, Current	82,056	82,119
Accrued Income Taxes, Current	32,613	30,272
Interest Payable, Current	36,731	30,473
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current	172,530	126,330
Liabilities, Current	952,370	610,631
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3,115,942	1,652,886
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent	96,612	89,994
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	492,774	377,465
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	28,879	31,578
Liabilities	4,686,577	2,762,554
Common Stock, Value, Issued	535	528
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	1,410,738	1,399,261
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	(435,911)	(340,647)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521)	(33,435)
Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock	936,841	1,025,707
Treasury Stock, Value	39,820	36,612
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	897,021	989,095
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	43,075	0
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	940,096	989,095
Liabilities and Equity	$ 5,626,673	$ 3,751,649

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Statement of Financial Position Parenthetical Disclosures (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current	$ 37,376	$ 21,870
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	$ 203,897	$ 139,994
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	200,000	200,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	53,579	52,799
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	52,210	51,483
Treasury Stock, Shares	1,369	1,316

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net	$ 4,085,581	$ 3,252,435	$ 3,186,916
Cost of Goods Sold	2,685,285	2,126,922	2,050,208
Selling Expense	636,958	521,191	536,535
General and Administrative Expense	286,370	218,832	241,631
Research and Development Expense	43,334	33,087	32,901
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs	48,445	31,066	36,603
Restructuring Charges	34,012	19,591	28,644
Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment	0	0	32,450
Operating Expenses	1,039,135	813,932	900,923
Operating Income (Loss)	351,177	301,746	227,944
Gross Profit	1,390,312	1,115,678	1,128,867
Interest Expense	375,625	191,911	208,329
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)	(3,506)	(878)	(2,491)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	(27,954)	108,957	17,124
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	27,359	60,385	92,295
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(55,313)	48,572	(75,171)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(67)	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	$ (55,246)	$ 48,572	$ (75,171)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	52,034	51,608	51,092
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (1.06)	$ 0.94	$ (1.47)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	52,034	53,309	51,092
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (1.06)	$ 0.91	$ (1.47)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.75	$ 1.00	$ 0.00

Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (55,313)	$ 48,572	$ (75,171)
Depreciation	62,114	40,950	47,065
Amortization of Intangible Assets	77,779	63,666	57,695
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	43,861	29,164	30,389
Amortization of Financing Costs	13,241	9,922	13,198
Non-cash increase to cost of goods sold from sale of HHI Business acquisition inventory	31,000	0	0
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	0	0	32,450
Write Off Unamortized Discount on Retired Debt	(5,178)	(466)	8,950
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	21,574	2,946	15,420
Other Noncash Income (Expense)	23,245	5,195	15,143
Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium)	2,482	722	4,773
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	111,307	25,400	0
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable	(62,316)	22,892	12,969
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets	(4,269)	561	815
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	(818)	5,360	(58,023)
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes	21,655	(22,633)	(57,314)
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories	(2,707)	(11,642)	96,406
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	22,162	(7,124)	(29,522)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities	256,509	258,751	229,871
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment	(81,976)	(46,809)	(36,160)
Proceeds from Sale of Property Held-for-sale	0	0	6,997
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities	(1,178)	(1,545)	(5,480)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities	(1,482,928)	(231,494)	(45,696)
Proceeds from Issuance of Senior Long-term Debt	1,936,250	0	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	0	300,000	0
Repayments of Secured Debt	(1,061,307)	0	0
Payment of Notes, Including Tender and Call Premium	0	(270,431)	0
Proceeds from Issuance of Secured Debt	0	217,000	0
Repayments of Senior Debt	(571,093)	(155,061)	(224,763)
Payments of Debt Restructuring Costs	0	0	(5,653)
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	(60,850)	(11,231)	(12,616)
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt	11,941	392	5,788
Repayments of Other Debt	(1,251)	(4,112)	0
Payments of Dividends	(40,108)	(51,450)	0
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock	(3,208)	(30,996)	(3,409)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock	0	0	29,851
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	(20,141)	(3,936)	(2,482)
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities	0	(953)	0
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	1,280,233	(10,778)	(213,284)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents due to Venezuela hyperinflation	(1,871)	0	0
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(2,647)	(932)	909
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)	49,296	15,547	(28,200)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value	207,257	157,961	142,414
Interest Paid	336,798	185,384	171,577
Income Taxes Paid, Net	49,638	39,173	37,171
HHI Business [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	(7,022)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	(1,351,008)	0	0
Shaser, Inc. [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	48,766	0	0
Furminator [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(139,390)	0
Black Flag [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	(43,750)	0
Seed Resources [Member]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	0	0	(11,053)
Notes 6.625% due 2022 [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	570,000	0	0
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	(14,127)
Notes 6.375% due 2020 [Member]
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt	520,000	0	0
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	$ (12,906)

Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $) Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	52,210	51,483	52,210	51,483
Common Stock, Value, Issued	$ 535,000	$ 528,000	$ 535,000	$ 528,000
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	1,410,738,000	1,399,261,000	1,410,738,000	1,399,261,000
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	(435,911,000)	(340,647,000)	(435,911,000)	(340,647,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521,000)	(33,435,000)	(38,521,000)	(33,435,000)	(14,446,000)
Treasury Stock, Value	39,820,000	36,612,000	39,820,000	36,612,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	897,021,000	989,095,000	897,021,000	989,095,000
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	43,075,000	0	43,075,000	0
Balances at September 30, 2010	940,096,000	989,095,000	940,096,000	989,095,000	1,018,497,000	1,046,379,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(36,705,000)	5,513,000	(55,246,000)	48,572,000	(75,171,000)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value			(3,208,000)	(30,996,000)	(3,409,000)
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense			43,861,000	29,164,000	30,389,000
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			(20,050)	(3,997)	(2,593)
Dividends			(40,018,000)	(53,156,000)
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination			42,939,000
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(55,313,000)	48,572,000	(75,171,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax			(4,883,000)	(18,989,000)	(6,949,000)
Share-based Compensation			31,534,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues					29,851,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			0	0	0
Common Stock [Member]
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	52,210	51,483	52,210	51,483	52,226	51,020
Common Stock, Value, Issued	535,000	528,000	535,000	528,000	525,000	514,000
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			(53)	(1,111)	(124)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues					1,150
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues					11,000
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			780	368	180
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			7,000	3,000
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock	1,410,738,000	1,399,261,000	1,410,738,000	1,399,261,000	1,374,097,000	1,316,461,000
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense				29,164,000	30,389,000
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			(20,050)	(3,997)	(2,593)
Share-based Compensation			31,534,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues					29,840,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			(7,000)	(3,000)
Retained Earnings [Member]
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)	(435,911,000)	(340,647,000)	(435,911,000)	(340,647,000)	(336,063,000)	(260,892,000)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent			(55,246,000)	48,572,000	(75,171,000)
Dividends			(40,018,000)	(53,156,000)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521,000)	(33,435,000)	(38,521,000)	(33,435,000)	(14,446,000)	(7,497,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			(5,086,000)	(18,989,000)	(6,949,000)
Treasury Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock, Value	(39,820,000)	(36,612,000)	(39,820,000)	(36,612,000)	(5,616,000)	(2,207,000)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value			(3,208,000)	(30,996,000)	(3,409,000)
Parent [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	897,021,000	989,095,000	897,021,000	989,095,000	1,018,497,000	1,046,379,000
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent			(55,246,000)	48,572,000	(75,171,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			(5,086,000)	(18,989,000)	(6,949,000)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value			(3,208,000)	(30,996,000)
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense				29,164,000	30,389,000
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation			(20,050)	(3,997)	(2,593)
Dividends			(40,018,000)	(53,156,000)	(3,409,000)
Share-based Compensation			31,534,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues					29,851,000
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures			0	0
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	43,075,000	0	43,075,000	0	0	0
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares			203
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination			$ 42,939,000

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (55,313)	$ 48,572	$ (75,171)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(6,622)	(8,602)	(10,607)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	(2,509)	1,545	4,428
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	4,248	(11,932)	(770)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(4,883)	(18,989)	(6,949)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(60,196)	29,583	(82,120)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521)	(33,435)	(14,446)
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	136	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ (60,332)	$ 29,583	$ (82,120)

- Definition

Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.

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Description of Business	12 Months Ended
Description of Business	Sep. 30, 2013
Description of Business [Abstract]
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SB Holdings” or the “Company”), is a diversified global branded consumer products company. Spectrum Brands, Inc. (“Spectrum Brands”), is a wholly owned subsidiary of SB Holdings. SB Holdings' common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “SPB.” The Company’s operations include the worldwide manufacturing and marketing of alkaline, zinc carbon and hearing aid batteries, as well as aquariums and aquatic health supplies and the designing and marketing of rechargeable batteries, battery-powered lighting products, electric shavers and accessories, grooming products and hair care appliances. The Company’s operations also include the manufacturing and marketing of specialty pet supplies. The Company also manufactures and markets herbicides, insecticides and insect repellents in North America. The Company also designs, markets and distributes a broad range of branded small appliances and personal care products. The Company’s operations utilize manufacturing and product development facilities located in the United States ("U.S."), Europe, Latin America and Asia. On December 17, 2012, the Company acquired the residential hardware and home improvement business (the “HHI Business”) from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (“Stanley Black & Decker”), which includes (i) the equity interests of certain subsidiaries of Stanley Black & Decker engaged in the business and (ii) certain assets of Stanley Black & Decker used or held for use in connection with the business (the “Hardware Acquisition”). The HHI Business has a broad portfolio of recognized brand names, including Kwikset, Weiser, Baldwin, National Hardware, Stanley, FANAL and Pfister, as well as patented technologies such as Smartkey, a rekeyable lockset technology, and Smart Code Home Connect. On April 8, 2013, the Company completed the Hardware Acquisition with the closing of the purchase of certain assets of Tong Lung Metal Industry Co. Ltd., a Taiwan Corporation ("TLM Taiwan”), which is involved in the production of residential locksets. For information pertaining to the Hardware Acquisition, see Note 15, “Acquisitions.” The Company sells its products in approximately 140 countries through a variety of trade channels, including retailers, wholesalers and distributors, hearing aid professionals, industrial distributors and original equipment manufacturers and enjoys name recognition in its markets under the Rayovac, VARTA and Remington brands, each of which has been in existence for more than 80 years, and under the Tetra, 8-in-1, Dingo, Nature's Miracle, Spectracide, Cutter, Hot Shot, Black & Decker, George Foreman, Russell Hobbs, Farberware, Black Flag, FURminator, the previously mentioned HHI Business brands and various other brands. The Company's global branded consumer products have positions in seven major product categories: consumer batteries; small appliances; pet supplies; electric shaving and grooming; electric personal care; home and garden controls; and hardware and home improvement, which consists of the recently acquired HHI Business. The Company manages the businesses in four vertically integrated, product-focused reporting segments: (i) Global Batteries & Appliances, which consists of the Company's worldwide battery, electric shaving and grooming, electric personal care and small appliances primarily in the kitchen and home product categories (“Global Batteries & Appliances”); (ii) Global Pet Supplies, which consists of the Company's worldwide pet supplies business (“Global Pet Supplies”); (iii) Home and Garden Business, which consists of the Company's home and garden and insect control business (the “Home and Garden Business”); and (iv) Hardware & Home Improvement, which consists of the recently acquired HHI Business (“Hardware & Home Improvement”). Management reviews the performance of the Company based on these segments, which also reflect the manner in which the Company's management monitors performance and allocates resources. For information pertaining to our business segments, see Note 11, “Segment Information.”

Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Significant Accounting Policies and Practices

(a) Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year End

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of SB Holdings and its majority owned subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The Company’s fiscal year ends September 30. References herein to Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 refer to the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

(b) Change in Accounting Principle

During Fiscal 2013, the Company made a change in accounting principle to present tax withholdings for share-based payment awards paid to taxing authorities on behalf of employees as a financing activity within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Such amounts were previously presented within operating activities. The Company believes this change is preferable as the predominant characteristic of the transaction is a financing activity. The Company has reclassified the following amounts within its previously reported Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows on a retrospective basis to reflect this change in accounting principle:



	Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Net cash used by operating activities - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
As previously reported	$	1,424		$	(60,505	)
Reclassification of share based award tax withholding payments	3,936			2,482
As reclassified	$	5,360		$	(58,023	)
Net cash used by financing activities - Share based award tax withholding payments:
As previously reported	$	—		$	—
Reclassification of share based award tax withholding payments	(3,936		)	(2,482		)
As reclassified	$	(3,936	)	$	(2,482	)

The Company recognizes revenue from product sales generally upon delivery to the customer at the shipping point in situations where the customer picks up the product or where delivery terms so stipulate. This represents the point at which title and all risks and rewards of ownership of the product are passed, provided that: there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance; there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists; the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and collectibility is deemed reasonably assured. The Company is generally not obligated to allow for, and its general policy is not to accept, product returns for battery sales. The Company does accept returns in specific instances related to its shaving, grooming, personal care, home and garden, small appliances and pet products. The provision for customer returns is based on historical sales and returns and other relevant information. The Company estimates and accrues the cost of returns, which are treated as a reduction of Net sales.

The Company enters into various promotional arrangements, primarily with retail customers, including arrangements entitling such retailers to cash rebates from the Company based on the level of their purchases, which require the Company to estimate and accrue the estimated costs of the promotional programs. These costs are treated as a reduction of Net sales.

The Company also enters into promotional arrangements that target the ultimate consumer. The costs associated with such arrangements are treated as either a reduction in Net sales or an increase in Cost of goods sold, based on the type of promotional program. The income statement presentation of the Company’s promotional arrangements complies with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 605: “Revenue Recognition.” For all types of promotional arrangements and programs, the Company monitors its commitments and uses various measures, including past experience, to determine amounts to be recorded for the estimate of the earned, but unpaid, promotional costs. The terms of the Company’s customer-related promotional arrangements and programs are tailored to each customer and are documented through written contracts, correspondence or other communications with the individual customers.

The Company also enters into various arrangements, primarily with retail customers, which require the Company to make upfront cash, or “slotting” payments, in order to secure the right to distribute through such customers. The Company capitalizes slotting payments; provided the payments are supported by a time or volume based arrangement with the retailer, and amortizes the associated payment over the appropriate time or volume based term of the arrangement. The amortization of slotting payments is treated as a reduction in Net sales and a corresponding asset is reported in Deferred charges and other in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

(d) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(e) Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

(f) Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers

Trade receivables subject the Company to credit risk. Trade accounts receivable are carried at net realizable value. The Company extends credit to its customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history, but generally does not require collateral. The Company monitors its customers’ credit and financial condition based on changing economic conditions and will make adjustments to credit policies as required. Provisions for losses on uncollectible trade receivables are determined based on ongoing evaluations of the Company’s receivables, principally on the basis of historical collection experience and evaluations of the risks of nonpayment for a given customer.

The Company has a broad range of customers including many large retail outlet chains, one of which accounts for a significant percentage of its sales volume. This major customer represented approximately 18%, 23% and 24% of the Company’s Net sales during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively. This major customer also represented approximately 11% and 13% of the Company’s Trade accounts receivable, net as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

Approximately 41%, 46% and 44% of the Company’s Net sales during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively, occurred outside of the United States. These sales and related receivables are subject to varying degrees of credit, currency, and political and economic risk. The Company monitors these risks and makes appropriate provisions for collectibility based on an assessment of the risks present.

(g) Displays and Fixtures

Temporary displays are generally disposable cardboard displays shipped to customers to facilitate display of the Company’s products. Temporary displays are generally disposed of after a single use by the customer.

Permanent fixtures are more lasting in nature, are generally made from wire or other longer-lived materials, and are shipped to customers for use in displaying the Company’s products. These permanent fixtures are restocked with the Company’s product multiple times over the fixture’s useful life.

The costs of both temporary and permanent displays are capitalized as a prepaid asset until shipped to the customer and are included in Prepaid expenses and other in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The costs of temporary displays are expensed in the period in which they are shipped to customers and the costs of permanent fixtures are amortized over an estimated useful life of one to two years from the date they are shipped to customers. The unamortized cost of permanent fixtures is reflected in Deferred charges and other in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

(h) Inventories

The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

(i) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost or at fair value if acquired in a purchase business combination. Depreciation on plant and equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciable lives by major classification are as follows:

Plant and equipment held under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset; such amortization is included in depreciation expense.

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

(j) Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded at cost or at fair value if acquired in a purchase business combination. In connection with fresh-start reporting, Intangible Assets were recorded at their estimated fair value on August 30, 2009. Customer lists, proprietary technology and certain trade name intangibles are amortized, using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives of up to 20 years. Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill) and indefinite-lived intangible assets (certain trade name intangibles) are not amortized. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, at the reporting unit level with such groupings being consistent with the Company’s reportable segments. If impairment is indicated, a write-down to fair value (normally measured by discounting estimated future cash flows) is recorded. Indefinite-lived trade name intangibles are tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair value, determined using a relief from royalty methodology, with the carrying value. Any excess of carrying value over fair value is recognized as an impairment loss in income from operations.

ASC Topic 350: “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other,” (“ASC 350”) requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets be tested for impairment annually, or more often if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment loss may have been incurred. The Company’s management uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as unexpected adverse business conditions, economic factors, unanticipated technological change or competitive activities, loss of key personnel, and acts by governments and courts may signal that an asset has become impaired.

During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, the Company’s goodwill and trade name intangibles were tested for impairment as of the Company’s August financial period end, the Company’s annual testing date, as well as in certain interim periods where an event or circumstance occurred that indicated an impairment loss may have been incurred.

Intangibles with Indefinite Lives

In accordance with ASC 350, the Company conducts impairment testing on the Company’s goodwill. To determine fair value during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, the Company used the discounted estimated future cash flows methodology. Assumptions critical to the Company’s fair value estimates under the discounted estimated future cash flows methodology are: (i) the present value factors used in determining the fair value of the reporting units and trade names; (ii) projected average revenue growth rates used in estimating future cash flows for the reporting unit; and (iii) projected long-term growth rates used in the derivation of terminal year values. These and other assumptions are impacted by economic conditions and expectations of management and will change in the future based on period specific facts and circumstances. The Company also tested the aggregate estimated fair value of its reporting units for reasonableness by comparison to the total market capitalization of the Company, which includes both its equity and debt securities.

In addition, in accordance with ASC 350, as part of the Company’s annual impairment testing, the Company tested its indefinite-lived trade name intangible assets for impairment by comparing the carrying amount of such trade names to their respective fair values. Fair value was determined using a relief from royalty methodology. Assumptions critical to the Company’s fair value estimates under the relief from royalty methodology were: (i) royalty rates, (ii) projected average revenue growth rates, and (iii) applicable discount rates.

In connection with the Company’s annual goodwill impairment testing performed during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, the first step of such testing indicated that the fair value of the Company’s reporting segments were in excess of their carrying amounts and, accordingly, no further testing of goodwill was required.

During Fiscal 2013, the Company concluded that the fair value of its intangible assets exceeded their carrying value.

During Fiscal 2012, the Company concluded that the fair value of its intangible assets exceeded their carrying value. Additionally, during Fiscal 2012 the Company reclassified $3,450 of certain trade names from indefinite lived to definite lived. These trade names are being amortized over their remaining useful lives, which have been estimated to be 1-3 years.

In connection with its annual impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets during Fiscal 2011, the Company concluded that the fair values of certain trade name intangible assets were less than the carrying amounts of those assets. As a result, during Fiscal 2011 the Company recorded a non-cash pretax intangible asset impairment charge of approximately $32,450 which was equal to the excess of the carrying amounts of the intangible assets over the fair value of such assets. This non-cash impairment of trade name intangible assets has been recorded as a separate component of Operating expenses. This impairment of trade name intangible assets was primarily attributed to lower forecasted profits, reflecting more conservative growth rates versus those originally assumed by the Company at the time of acquisition or upon adoption of fresh start reporting.

A triggering event occurred in Fiscal 2011 which required the Company to test its indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment between annual impairment dates. On October 1, 2010, the Company realigned its operating segments, which constituted a triggering event for impairment testing. In connection with this interim test, the Company compared the fair value of its reporting segments to their carrying amounts both before and after the change in segment composition, and determined the fair values were in excess of their carrying amounts and, accordingly, no further testing of goodwill was required. The Company also tested the recoverability of its identified indefinite-lived intangibles in connection with the realignment of its operating segments and concluded that the fair values of these assets exceeded their carrying values.

Intangibles with Definite or Estimable Useful Lives

The Company assesses the recoverability of intangible assets with definite or estimable useful lives whenever an event or circumstance occurs that indicates an impairment loss may have been incurred. The Company assesses the recoverability of these intangible assets by determining whether their carrying value can be recovered through projected undiscounted future cash flows. If projected undiscounted future cash flows indicate that the carrying value of the assets will not be recovered, an adjustment would be made to reduce the carrying value to an amount equal to estimated fair value determined based on projected future cash flows discounted at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The cash flow projections used in estimating fair value are based on historical performance and management’s estimate of future performance, giving consideration to existing and anticipated competitive and economic conditions.

Impairment reviews are conducted at the judgment of management when it believes that a change in circumstances in the business or external factors warrants a review. Circumstances such as the discontinuation of a product or product line, a sudden or consistent decline in the sales forecast for a product, changes in technology or in the way an asset is being used, a history of operating or cash flow losses, or an adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, among others, may trigger an impairment review.

(k) Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the lives of the related debt agreements.

(l) Accounts Payable

Included in accounts payable are book overdrafts, net of deposits on hand, on disbursement accounts that are replenished when checks are presented for payment.

(m) Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in income tax expense in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. Accrued interest expense and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recorded in Income tax expense.

(n) Foreign Currency Translation

Local currencies are considered the functional currencies for most of the Company’s operations outside the United States. Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated at the rate of exchange existing at year-end, with revenues, expenses, and cash flows translated at the average of the monthly exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translation of the financial statements are recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). Also included in AOCI are the effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term nature.

As of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, accumulated (losses) gains related to foreign currency translation adjustments of $(7,050) and $(225), respectively, were reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position in AOCI.

Foreign currency transaction gains and losses related to assets and liabilities that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period they occur. Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions aggregating $9,388, $1,654 and $3,370 for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively, are included in Other expense, net, in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(o) Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company incurred shipping and handling costs of $246,090, $198,152 and $201,480 during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively. Shipping and handling costs, which are included in Selling expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, include costs incurred with third-party carriers to transport products to customers and salaries and overhead costs related to activities to prepare the Company’s products for shipment at the Company’s distribution facilities.

(p) Advertising Costs

The Company incurred advertising costs of $22,971, $20,706 and $30,673 during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively. Such advertising costs are included in Selling expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and include agency fees and other costs to create advertisements, as well as costs paid to third parties to print or broadcast the Company’s advertisements.

(q) Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are charged to expense in the period they are incurred.

(r) Net (Loss) Income Per Common Share

Basic net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing net (loss) income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Basic net (loss) income per common share does not consider the effect of dilutive common stock equivalents. As long as their effect is not antidilutive, diluted net (loss) income per common share reflects the dilution that would occur if employee stock units and restricted stock awards were exercised or converted into common shares or resulted in the issuance of common shares that then shared in the net (loss) income of the entity. The computation of diluted net (loss) income per common share uses the “treasury stock” method to reflect dilution. The difference between the number of shares used in the calculations of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share is due to the effects of restricted stock and assumed conversion of employee stock unit awards.

Net (loss) income per common share is calculated based upon the following shares:



	Fiscal 2013	Fiscal 2012	Fiscal 2011
Basic	52,034	51,608	51,092
Effect of restricted stock	—	1,701	—
Diluted	52,034	53,309	51,092

During Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2011, the Company has not assumed the exercise of common stock equivalents as the impact would be antidilutive due to the net losses reported.

(s) Environmental Expenditures

Environmental expenditures that relate to current ongoing operations or to conditions caused by past operations are expensed or capitalized as appropriate. The Company determines its liability for environmental matters on a site-by-site basis and records a liability at the time when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and such liability can be reasonably estimated. The estimated liability is not reduced for possible recoveries from insurance carriers. Estimated environmental remediation expenditures are included in the determination of the net realizable value recorded for assets held for sale.

(t) Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of cash flows, operations or accumulated deficit.

(u) Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensive (loss) income includes foreign currency translation gains and losses on assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, effects of exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term nature and transactions designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary, deferred gains and losses on derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges and amortization of deferred gains and losses associated with the Company’s pension plans. The foreign currency translation gains and losses for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 were primarily attributable to the impact of translation of the net assets of the Company’s European and Latin American operations, which primarily have functional currencies in Euros, Pounds Sterling, Mexican Peso and Brazilian Real. Except for gains and losses resulting from exchange rate changes on intercompany balances of a long-term nature, and prior to September 30, 2011, the Company did not provide income taxes on currency translation adjustments, as earnings from international subsidiaries were considered to be permanently reinvested. As of the beginning of Fiscal 2012, the Company is no longer considering current and future earnings from international subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested, except for in locations where the Company is precluded by certain restrictions from repatriating earnings.

For information pertaining to the reclassification of unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, see Note 7, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

The following is a roll forward of the amounts recorded in AOCI:



	Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments:
Beginning balance	$	(225	)	$	8,377		$	18,984
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(6,622		)	(8,602		)	(12,857		)
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(12,857	)
Deferred tax effect	—			—			2,742
Deferred tax valuation allowance	—			—			(492		)
Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(10,607	)
Noncontrolling interest	203			—			—
Ending balance	$	(7,050	)	$	(225	)	$	8,377

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Beginning balance	$	218		$	(1,327	)	$	(5,755	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(2,013		)	(1,824		)	(5,992		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in earnings	(920		)	3,097			13,422
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(2,933	)	$	1,273		$	7,430
Deferred tax effect	(234		)	(636		)	(2,671		)
Deferred tax valuation allowance	658			908			(331		)
Other Comprehensive Income	$	(2,509	)	$	1,545		$	4,428
Ending balance	$	(2,291	)	$	218		$	(1,327	)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Beginning balance	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)	$	(20,726	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	8,097			(15,682		)	(6,344		)
Net reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in Cost of goods sold	1,571			900			(174		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in Selling expenses	(584		)	—			69
Net reclassification adjustment for losses included in General and administrative expenses	373			—			113
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	9,457		$	(14,782	)	$	(6,336	)
Deferred tax effect	(5,123		)	3,632			2,037
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(86		)	(782		)	3,529
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	4,248		$	(11,932	)	$	(770	)
Ending balance	$	(29,180	)	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)

Total Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	$	(4,883	)	$	(18,989	)	$	(6,949	)

Total ending AOCI	$	(38,521	)	$	(33,435	)	$	(14,446	)

(v) Stock Compensation

The Company measures the cost of its stock-based compensation plans, which include restricted stock awards and restricted stock units, based on the fair value of the awards at the date of grant and recognizes these costs over the requisite service period of the awards.

In September 2009, SB Holdings’ board of directors (the “Board”) adopted the 2009 Spectrum Brands Inc. Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”). Prior to October 21, 2010, up to 3,333 shares of common stock, net of forfeitures and cancellations, could have been issued under the 2009 Plan. After October 21, 2010, no further awards may be made under the 2009 Plan.

In June 2010, SB Holdings adopted the Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. 2007 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (formerly known as the Russell Hobbs Inc. 2007 Omnibus Equity Award Plan, as amended on June 24, 2008) (the “RH Plan”). Prior to October 21, 2010, up to 600 shares of common stock, net of forfeitures and cancellations, could have been issued under the RH Plan. After October 21, 2010, no further awards may be made under the RH Plan.

On October 21, 2010, the Board adopted the Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (the “2011 Plan”), which was approved at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 1, 2011. Up to 4,626 shares of common stock of SB Holdings, net of cancellations, may be issued under the 2011 Plan.

Total stock compensation expense associated with restricted stock units recognized by the Company during Fiscal 2013 was $43,861. The amounts before tax are included in General and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Total stock compensation expense associated with restricted stock units recognized by the Company during Fiscal 2012 was $29,164. The amounts before tax are included in General and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $131, related to the accelerated vesting of certain awards to terminated employees.

Total stock compensation expense associated with restricted stock units recognized by the Company during Fiscal 2011 was $30,389. The amounts before tax are included in General and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $467, related to the accelerated vesting of certain awards to terminated employees.

The Company granted approximately 700 restricted stock units during Fiscal 2013. Of these grants, 48 restricted stock units are time-based and vest over a period of one year. Of the remaining 652 restricted stock units, 90 are performance-based and vest over a one year period and 562 are both performance and time-based and vest over a one year performance-based period followed by a one year time-based period. The total market value of the restricted stock units on the date of the grant was approximately $32,176.

The Company granted approximately 863 restricted stock units during Fiscal 2012. Of these grants, 160 restricted stock units are time-based and vest over a period ranging from one to two years. The remaining 703 restricted stock units are both performance and time-based and vest over a one year performance-based period followed by a one year time-based period. The total market value of the restricted stock units on the date of the grant was approximately $24,408.

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit award activity for Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, and the non-vested awards outstanding as of September 30, 2013 is as follows:



Restricted Stock Awards	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2011	123		$	24.20	$	2,977
Vested	(110	)	23.75		(2,613		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2012	13		$	28.00	$	364
Vested	(13	)	28.00		(364		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2013	—		$	—	$	—
Restricted Stock Units	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2011	1,645		$	28.97	$	47,656
Granted	863		28.28		24,408
Forfeited	(57	)	28.49		(1,624		)
Vested	(520	)	29.83		(15,509		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2012	1,931		$	28.45	$	54,931
Granted	700		45.97		32,176
Forfeited	(302	)	30.36		(9,168		)
Vested	(1,211	)	28.25		(34,216		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2013	1,118		$	39.11	$	43,723

(w) Restructuring and Related Charges

Restructuring charges are recognized and measured in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 420: “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations,” (“ASC 420”). Under ASC 420, restructuring charges include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs consisting primarily of one-time termination benefits such as severance costs and retention bonuses, and contract termination costs consisting primarily of lease termination costs. Related charges, as defined by the Company, include, but are not limited to, other costs directly associated with exit and integration activities, including impairment of property and other assets, departmental costs of full-time incremental integration employees, and any other items related to the exit or integration activities. Costs for such activities are estimated by management after evaluating detailed analyses of the costs to be incurred. The Company presents restructuring and related charges on a combined basis. (See also Note 14, "Restructuring and Related Charges", for a more complete discussion of restructuring initiatives and related costs).

(x) Acquisition and Integration Related Charges

Acquisition and integration related charges reflected in Operating expenses include, but are not limited to, transaction costs such as banking, legal, accounting and other professional fees directly related to both consummated acquisitions and acquisition targets, termination and related costs for transitional and certain other employees, integration related professional fees and other post business combination expenses associated with mergers and acquisitions.

The following table summarizes acquisition and integration related charges incurred by the Company during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011:



	2013		2012		2011

Russell Hobbs
Integration costs	$	3,452	$	10,168	$	23,084
Employee termination charges	217		3,900		8,105
Legal and professional fees	39		1,495		4,883
Russell Hobbs Acquisition and integration related charges	$	3,708	$	15,563	$	36,072
HHI Business
Legal and professional fees	27,712		—		—
Integration costs	8,864		—		—
Employee termination charges	356		—		—
HHI Business Acquisition and integration related charges	$	36,932	$	—	$	—

Shaser	4,828		—		—
FURminator	2,270		7,938		—
Black Flag	154		3,379		—
Other	553		4,186		531
Total Acquisition and integration related charges	$	48,445	$	31,066	$	36,603

Inventory

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]

INVENTORIES

Inventories for the Company, which are stated at the lower of cost or market, consist of the following:



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Raw materials	$	97,290	$	58,515
Work-in-process	40,626		23,434
Finished goods	495,007		370,684
	$	632,923	$	452,633

- Definition

The entire disclosure for inventory. This may include, but is not limited to, the basis of stating inventory, the method of determining inventory cost, the major classes of inventory, and the nature of the cost elements included in inventory. If inventory is stated above cost, accrued net losses on firm purchase commitments for inventory and losses resulting from valuing inventory at the lower-of-cost-or-market may also be included. For LIFO inventory, may disclose the amount and basis for determining the excess of replacement or current cost over stated LIFO value and the effects of a LIFO quantities liquidation that impacts net income.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Land, buildings and improvements	$	164,654	$	88,580
Machinery, equipment and other	405,126		247,065
Construction in progress	46,668		18,366
	$	616,448	$	354,011
Less accumulated depreciation	203,897		139,994
	$	412,551	$	214,017

- Definition

The entire disclosure for long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Includes, but is not limited to, accounting policies and methodology, roll forwards, depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, including composite depreciation, accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization expense, useful lives and method used, income statement disclosures, assets held for sale and public utility disclosures.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill and intangible assets of the Company consist of the following:



	Global Batteries & Appliances			Hardware & Home Improvement			Global Pet Supplies			Home and Garden Business			Total
Goodwill:
Balances at September 30, 2011	$	268,148		$	—		$	170,285		$	171,905		$	610,338
Additions	—			—			70,023			15,852			85,875
Effect of translation	408			—			(2,376		)	—			(1,968		)
Balances at September 30, 2012	$	268,556		$	—		$	237,932		$	187,757		$	694,245
Additions	67,149			717,853			—			1,614			786,616
Effect of translation	(2,205		)	(3,129		)	1,145			—			(4,189		)
Balances at September 30, 2013	$	333,500		$	714,724		$	239,077		$	189,371		$	1,476,672
Intangible Assets:
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization
Balances at September 30, 2011	$	545,804		$	—		$	205,491		$	75,500		$	826,795
Additions	—			—			14,000			8,000			22,000
Reclassification to intangible assets subject to amortization	(920		)	—			(2,530		)	—			(3,450		)
Effect of translation	542			—			(4,819		)	—			(4,277		)
Balances at September 30, 2012	$	545,426		$	—		$	212,142		$	83,500		$	841,068
Additions	—			331,000			—			—			331,000
Effect of translation	1,927			(229		)	4,284			—			5,982
Balances at September 30, 2013	$	547,353		$	330,771		$	216,426		$	83,500		$	1,178,050
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at September 30, 2011, net	$	481,473		$	—		$	219,243		$	156,398		$	857,114
Additions	—			—			65,118			17,000			82,118
Reclassification from intangible assets not subject to amortization	920			—			2,530			—			3,450
Amortization during period	(32,892		)	—			(19,503		)	(11,271		)	(63,666		)
Effect of translation	(2,389		)	—			(2,766		)	—			(5,155		)
Balance at September 30, 2012, net	$	447,112		$	—		$	264,622		$	162,127		$	873,861
Additions	29,379			158,100			802			—			188,281
Amortization during period	(35,553		)	(11,372		)	(21,379		)	(9,475		)	(77,779		)
Effect of translation	(162		)	(267		)	1,182			—			753
Balance at September 30, 2013, net	$	440,776		$	146,461		$	245,227		$	152,652		$	985,116
Total Intangible Assets, net at September 30, 2013	$	988,129		$	477,232		$	461,653		$	236,152		$	2,163,166

Intangible assets subject to amortization include proprietary technology, customer relationships and certain trade names, which were recognized in connection with acquisitions and from the application of fresh-start reporting in the fiscal year ended September 20, 2009. The useful lives of the Company’s intangible assets subject to amortization are 9 to 17 years for proprietary technology assets associated with the Global Batteries & Appliances segment, 8 to 9 years for proprietary technology assets related to the Hardware & Home Improvement segment, 4 to 9 years for proprietary technology assets related to the Global Pet Supplies segment, 15 to 20 years for customer relationships of the Global Batteries & Appliances segment, 20 years for customer relationships of the Hardware & Home Improvement segment, Home and Garden Business and Global Pet Supplies segments, 1 to 12 years for trade names within the Global Batteries & Appliances segment, 5 to 8 years for trade names within the Hardware & Home Improvement segment and 3 years for a trade name within the Global Pet Supplies segment.

The carrying value and accumulated amortization for intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows:



	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
Proprietary Technology Assets Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	172,105		$	90,924
Accumulated amortization	(39,028		)	(22,768		)
Carrying value, net	$	133,077		$	68,156
Trade Names Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	171,572		$	150,829
Accumulated amortization	(44,660		)	(28,347		)
Carrying value, net	$	126,912		$	122,482
Customer Relationships Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	885,895		$	796,235
Accumulated amortization	(160,768		)	(113,012		)
Carrying value, net	$	725,127		$	683,223
Total Intangible Assets, net Subject to Amortization	$	985,116		$	873,861

Amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 2013, September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 is as follows:



	2013		2012		2011
Proprietary technology amortization	$	16,260	$	9,133	$	6,817
Trade names amortization	16,587		14,347		12,558
Customer relationships amortization	44,932		40,186		38,320
	$	77,779	$	63,666	$	57,695

The Company estimates annual amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five fiscal years will approximate $78,500 per year.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

DEBT

Debt consists of the following:



	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012
	Amount			Rate		Amount		Rate
Term Loan, due December 17, 2019	$	594,709		4.7	%	$	—	—
Term Loan, due September 4, 2019	300,000			3.6	%	—		—
Term Loan, due September 4, 2017	850,000			3.0	%	—		—
Former term loan facility	—			—		370,175		5.1	%
9.5% Notes, due June 15, 2018	—			—		950,000		9.5	%
6.375% Notes, due November 15, 2020	520,000			6.4	%	—		—
6.625% Notes, due November 15, 2022	570,000			6.6	%	—		—
6.75% Notes, due March 15, 2020	300,000			6.8	%	300,000		6.8	%
ABL Facility, expiring May 24, 2017	—			5.7	%	—		4.3	%
Other notes and obligations	28,468			8.5	%	18,059		10.9	%
Capitalized lease obligations	67,402			6.2	%	26,683		6.2	%
	$	3,230,579				$	1,664,917
Original issuance (discounts) premiums on debt	(11,716		)			4,383
Less: current maturities	102,921					16,414
Long-term debt	$	3,115,942				$	1,652,886

The Company’s aggregate scheduled maturities of debt and capital lease obligations as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:



2014	$	102,921
2015	79,252
2016	77,717
2017	671,668
2018	11,906
Thereafter	2,287,115
	$	3,230,579

The Company has the following debt instruments outstanding at September 30, 2013: (i) a senior secured term loan pursuant to a senior credit agreement (the “Senior Credit Agreement”); (ii) 6.75% unsecured notes (the “6.75% Notes”); (iii) 6.375% unsecured notes (the “6.375% Notes”); (iv) 6.625% unsecured notes (the “6.625% Notes”); and (v) a $400 million asset based lending revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility,” and, together with the Term Loan, (the “Senior Credit Facilities”).

Term Loan

On December 17, 2012, Spectrum Brands entered into a senior term loan facility, maturing December 17, 2019, which provides for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $800,000, with $100,000 in Canadian dollar equivalents (the "HHI Term Loan") in connection with the acquisition of the HHI Business. A portion of the HHI Term Loan proceeds were used to refinance the former term loan facility, which was scheduled to mature on June 17, 2016, and had an aggregate amount outstanding of $370,175 prior to refinancing. In connection with the refinancing, the Company recorded accelerated amortization of portions of the unamortized discount and unamortized Debt issuance costs related to the former term loan facility totaling $5,485 as an adjustment to Interest expense during Fiscal 2013.

On September 4, 2013, Spectrum Brands amended the senior term loan facility, issuing a tranche maturing September 4, 2017, which provides for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $850,000, and a tranche maturing September 4, 2019, which provides borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $300,000, (together with the HHI Term Loan, the "Term Loan"). The proceeds from the amendment were used to extinguish the former 9.5% Notes, which were scheduled to mature on June 15, 2018, and for general corporate purposes. The 9.5% Notes had an outstanding amount of $950,000 prior to extinguishment.

The Term Loan contains financial covenants with respect to debt, including, but not limited to, a fixed charge ratio. In addition, the Term Loan contains customary restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, restrictions on the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make investments or specified payments, give guarantees, pay dividends, make capital expenditures and merge or acquire or sell assets. Pursuant to a guarantee and collateral agreement, the Company, its domestic subsidiaries and its Canadian subsidiaries have guaranteed their respective obligations under the Term Loan and related loan documents and have pledged substantially all of their respective assets to secure such obligations. The Term Loan also provides for customary events of default, including payment defaults and cross-defaults on other material indebtedness.

The HHI Term Loan was issued at a 1.0% discount and recorded net of the $8,000 discount incurred. The discount is reflected as an adjustment to the carrying value of principal, and is being amortized with a corresponding charge to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt. In connection with the issuance of the HHI Term Loan, the Company recorded $19,328 of fees during Fiscal 2013, of which $16,907 are classified as Debt issuance costs within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining life of the HHI Term Loan, with the remainder of $2,421 reflected as an increase to Interest expense during Fiscal 2013.

The tranches related to the amendment of the Term Loan were issued at a .5% discount and recorded net of the $5,750 discount incurred. The discount is reflected as an adjustment to the carrying value of principal, and is being amortized with a corresponding charge to interest expense over the remaining life of the debt. In connection with the amendment of the Term Loan, the Company recorded $16,381 of fees during Fiscal 2013 which are classified as Debt issuance costs within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and is being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining life of the Term Loan.

6.375% Notes and 6.625% Notes

On December 17, 2012, in connection with the acquisition of the HHI Business, Spectrum Brands assumed $520,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Notes at par value, due November 15, 2020 (the "6.375% Notes"), and $570,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Notes at par value, due November 15, 2022 (the "6.625% Notes"), previously issued by Spectrum Brands Escrow Corporation. The 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes are unsecured and guaranteed by Spectrum Brands’ parent company, SB/RH Holdings, LLC, as well as by existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries.

The Company may redeem all or a part of the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes, upon not less than 30 or more than 60 days notice, at specified redemption prices. Further, the indenture governing the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes (the “2020/22 Indenture”) requires the Company to make an offer, in cash, to repurchase all or a portion of the applicable outstanding notes for a specified redemption price, including a redemption premium, upon the occurrence of a change of control of the Company, as defined in such indenture.

The 2020/22 Indenture contains customary covenants that limit, among other things, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, payment of dividends on or redemption or repurchase of equity interests, the making of certain investments, expansion into unrelated businesses, creation of liens on assets, merger or consolidation with another company, transfer or sale of all or substantially all assets, and transactions with affiliates.

In addition, the 2020/22 Indenture provides for customary events of default, including failure to make required payments, failure to comply with certain agreements or covenants, failure to make payments when due or on acceleration of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Events of default under the 2020/22 Indenture arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency will automatically cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes. If any other event of default under the 2020/22 Indenture occurs and is continuing, the trustee for the 2020/22 Indenture or the registered holders of at least 25% in the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the 6.375% Notes, or the 6.625% Notes, may declare the acceleration of the amounts due under those notes.

The Company recorded $12,906 and $14,127 of fees in connection with the offering of the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes, respectively, during Fiscal 2013. The fees are classified as Debt issuance costs within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the respective remaining lives of the 6.375% Notes and the 6.625% Notes.

9.5% Notes

On August 6, 2013, the Company launched a cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) and consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) with respect to any and all of its outstanding 9.5% Senior Secured Notes due in 2018 (the “9.5% Notes”). Pursuant to the Consent Solicitation, the Company received consents to the adoption of certain amendments to the indenture governing the 9.5% Notes to, among other things, eliminate substantially all of the restrictive covenants, certain events of default and other related provisions. The terms of the Tender Offer provided that holders of the 9.5% Notes who tendered their 9.5% Notes prior to the expiration of a consent solicitation period, which ended August 19, 2013, would receive tender offer consideration and a consent payment. Holders tendering their 9.5% Notes subsequent to expiration of the consent solicitation period, but prior to the September 3, 2013 expiration of the Tender Offer period, would receive only tender offer consideration. As of the expiration of the consent solicitation period, holders of the 9.5% Notes had tendered approximately $893,067 of the 9.5% Notes. Following the expiration of the consent solicitation period, an additional $5,000 of the 9.5% Notes were tendered. Following expiration of the Tender Offer period, the Company paid the trustee principal, interest and a call premium sufficient to redeem the remaining approximately $51,933 of the 9.5% Notes not tendered on the redemption date, October 7, 2013. The trustee under the indenture governing the 9.5% Notes accepted those funds in trust for the benefit of the holders of the 9.5% Notes and has acknowledged the satisfaction and discharge of the 9.5% Notes and the indenture governing the 9.5% Notes.

In connection with the Tender Offer, the Company recorded $105,640 of fees and expenses as a cash charge to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during Fiscal 2013. In connection with the satisfaction and discharge process, the Company recorded cash charges of $5,667 to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during Fiscal 2013. In addition, $10,911 of debt issuance costs and unamortized premium related to the 9.5% Notes were written off as a non-cash charge to Interest expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during Fiscal 2013.

ABL Facility

On December 17, 2012 the Company exercised its option to increase its asset based lending revolving credit facility (the "ABL Facility") from $300,000 to $400,000 and extend the maturity to May 24, 2017. In connection with the increase and extension, the Company incurred $323 of fees during Fiscal 2013. The fees are classified as Debt issuance costs within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining life of the ABL Facility.

On March 28, 2013, the Company amended its ABL Facility to conform certain provisions to reflect the acquisition of the HHI Business. In connection with the amendment, the Company incurred $206 of fees during Fiscal 2013. The fees are classified as Debt issuance costs within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized as an adjustment to interest expense over the remaining life of the ABL Facility.

As a result of borrowings and payments under the ABL Facility, at September 30, 2013, the Company had aggregate borrowing availability of approximately $288,901, net of lender reserves of $8,559 and outstanding letters of credit of $37,191.

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The entire disclosure for information about short-term and long-term debt arrangements, which includes amounts of borrowings under each line of credit, note payable, commercial paper issue, bonds indenture, debenture issue, own-share lending arrangements and any other contractual agreement to repay funds, and about the underlying arrangements, rationale for a classification as long-term, including repayment terms, interest rates, collateral provided, restrictions on use of assets and activities, whether or not in compliance with debt covenants, and other matters important to users of the financial statements, such as the effects of refinancing and noncompliance with debt covenants.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of its interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and raw material price exposures. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivative instruments are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. When hedge accounting is elected at inception, the Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. The Company formally assesses both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the forecasted cash flows of the related underlying exposure. Because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the forecasted cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings. For derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges, or do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value is also immediately recognized in earnings.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

The Company discloses its derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with ASC Topic 815: “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”).

The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts recorded as assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are as follows:



Asset Derivatives		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contracts	Receivables—Other	$	416	$	985
Commodity contracts	Deferred charges and other	3		1,017
Foreign exchange contracts	Receivables—Other	1,719		1,194
Total asset derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815		2,138		3,196
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Foreign exchange contracts	Receivables—Other	143		41
Total asset derivatives		$	2,281	$	3,237

The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts recorded as liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are as follows:



Liability Derivatives		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contracts	Accounts payable	$	450	$	9
Foreign exchange contracts	Accounts payable	4,577		3,063
Foreign exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities	65		—
Total liability derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815		$	5,092	$	3,072
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contract	Accounts payable	55		—
Foreign exchange contracts	Accounts payable	5,323		3,967
Foreign exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities	—		2,926
Total liability derivatives		$	10,470	$	9,965

Changes in AOCI from Derivative Instruments

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the effective portion of the derivative is reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on derivatives representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. See Note 2(u), "Comprehensive Income (Loss)" for further information.

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2013, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	(2,615	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(632	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(39	)
Foreign exchange contracts	884			Net sales	920			Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(282		)	Cost of goods sold	632			Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(2,013	)		$	920			$	(39	)

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2012, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	1,606		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,148	)	Cost of goods sold	$	94
Interest rate contracts	15			Interest expense	(864		)	Interest expense	—
Foreign exchange contracts	61			Net sales	(474		)	Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,506		)	Cost of goods sold	(611		)	Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(1,824	)		$	(3,097	)		$	94

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2011, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	(1,750	)	Cost of goods sold	$	2,617		Cost of goods sold	$	(47	)
Interest rate contracts	(88		)	Interest expense	(3,319		)	Interest expense	(205		)	(A)
Foreign exchange contracts	(487		)	Net sales	(131		)	Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,667		)	Cost of goods sold	(12,384		)	Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(5,992	)		$	(13,217	)		$	(252	)


(A)	Reclassified from AOCI associated with the prepayment of portions of the Senior Credit Facility.

Other Changes in Fair Value of Derivative Contracts

For derivative instruments that are used to economically hedge the fair value of the Company’s third party and intercompany foreign currency payments, commodity purchases and interest rate payments, the gain (loss) associated with the derivative contract is recognized in earnings in the period of change. During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, the Company recognized the following gains (losses) on these derivative contracts:



Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives								Location of (Loss) or Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2013			2012		2011
Commodity contracts	$	(55	)	$	—	$	—		Cost of goods sold
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,597		)	5,916		(5,052		)	Other expense, net
Total	$	(3,652	)	$	5,916	$	(5,052	)

Credit Risk

The Company is exposed to the risk of default by the counterparties with which it transacts and generally does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk. The Company monitors counterparty credit risk on an individual basis by periodically assessing each such counterparty’s credit rating exposure. The maximum loss due to credit risk equals the fair value of the gross asset derivatives that are concentrated with certain domestic and foreign financial institution counterparties. The Company considers these exposures when measuring its credit reserve on its derivative assets, which was $5 and $46 at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, respectively.

The Company’s standard contracts do not contain credit risk related contingent features whereby the Company would be required to post additional cash collateral as a result of a credit event. However, the Company is typically required to post collateral in the normal course of business to offset its liability positions. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company had posted cash collateral of $450 and $50, respectively, related to such liability positions. In addition, at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company had no posted standby letters of credit related to such liability positions. The cash collateral is included in Current Assets—Receivables-Other within the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Cash Flow Hedges

When appropriate, the Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges with the changes in fair value recorded in AOCI and as a derivative hedge asset or liability, as applicable. The swaps settle periodically in arrears with the related amounts for the current settlement period payable to, or receivable from, the counter-parties included in accrued liabilities or receivables, respectively, and recognized in earnings as an adjustment to interest expense from the underlying debt to which the swap is designated. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company did not have any interest rate swaps outstanding.

The Company periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted foreign currency denominated third party and intercompany sales or payments. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, Brazilian Reals, Mexican Pesos, Canadian Dollars or Japanese Yen. These foreign exchange contracts are cash flow hedges of fluctuating foreign exchange related to sales of product or raw material purchases. Until the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is recorded in AOCI and as a derivative hedge asset or liability, as applicable. At the time the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is reclassified as an adjustment to Net sales or purchase price variance in Cost of goods sold.

At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding through September 2014 with a contract value of $255,909. At September 30, 2012 the Company had a series of foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding through September 2013 with a contract value of $202,453. The derivative net loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2013 was $2,287, net of tax benefit of $637. The derivative loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2012 was $1,409, net of tax benefit of $565. At September 30, 2013, the portion of derivative net loss estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $2,248, net of tax.

The Company is exposed to risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically zinc and brass used in its manufacturing processes. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with the purchase of these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The hedge contracts are designated as cash flow hedges with the fair value changes recorded in AOCI and as a hedge asset or liability, as applicable. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are reclassified from AOCI into earnings when the hedged purchase of raw materials also affects earnings. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of raw materials through a specified date. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of zinc swap contracts outstanding through December 2014 for 8 tons with a contract value of $16,235. To hedge brass exposures, at September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of zinc and copper swap contracts outstanding through September 2014 for 1 ton with a contract value of $7,418. At September 30, 2012 the Company had a series of zinc swap contracts outstanding through September 2014 for 15 tons with a contract value of $29,207. The derivative net loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2013 was $4, net of tax benefit of $32. The derivative net gain on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2012 was $1,627, net of tax expense of $320. At September 30, 2013, the portion of derivative net loss estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $8, net of tax.

Derivative Contracts

The Company periodically enters into forward and swap foreign exchange contracts to economically hedge the risk from third party and intercompany payments resulting from existing obligations. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros or Australian Dollars. These foreign exchange contracts are fair value hedges of a related liability or asset recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The gain or loss on the derivative hedge contracts is recorded in earnings as an offset to the change in value of the related liability or asset at each period end. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company had $108,480 and $172,581, respectively, of notional value for such foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding.

The Company periodically enters into commodity swap contracts to economically hedge the risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically the pass-through of market prices for silver used in manufacturing purchased watch batteries. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The swap contracts are designated as economic hedges with the unrealized gain or loss recorded in earnings and as an asset or liability at each period end. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are adjusted through earnings when the realized gains or losses affect earnings upon settlement of the hedges. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of silver through a specified date. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of such swap contracts outstanding through May 2014 for 45 troy ounces with a contract value of $980. At September 30, 2012, the Company did not have any commodity swap contracts outstanding.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for derivative instruments and hedging activities including, but not limited to, risk management strategies, non-hedging derivative instruments, assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

ASC Topic 820: “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”), establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands related disclosures. Broadly, the ASC 820 framework requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. ASC 820 establishes market or observable inputs as the preferred source of values, followed by assumptions based on hypothetical transactions in the absence of market inputs. The Company utilizes valuation techniques that attempt to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The determination of the fair values considers various factors, including closing exchange or over-the-counter market pricing quotations, time value and credit quality factors underlying options and contracts. The fair value of certain derivative financial instruments is estimated using pricing models based on contracts with similar terms and risks. Modeling techniques assume market correlation and volatility, such as using prices of one delivery point to calculate the price of the contract’s different delivery point. The nominal value of interest rate transactions is discounted using applicable forward interest rate curves. In addition, by applying a credit reserve which is calculated based on credit default swaps or published default probabilities for the actual and potential asset value, the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instrument assets reflects the risk that the counterparties to these contracts may default on the obligations. Likewise, by assessing the requirements of a reserve for non-performance which is calculated based on the probability of default by the Company, the Company adjusts its derivative contract liabilities to reflect the price at which a potential market participant would be willing to assume the Company’s liabilities. The Company has not changed its valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the year.

The valuation techniques required by ASC 820 are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions made by the Company. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:




Level 1 -		Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2 -		Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

Level 3 -		Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

The Company maintains policies and procedures to value instruments using the best and most relevant data available. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls must be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. In addition, the Company has risk management teams that review valuation, including independent price validation for certain instruments. Further, in other instances, the Company retains independent pricing vendors to assist in valuing certain instruments.

The Company’s derivatives are valued on a recurring basis using internal models, which are based on market observable inputs including interest rate curves and both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities.

The Company’s net derivative portfolio as of September 30, 2013, contains Level 2 instruments and consists of commodity and foreign exchange contracts. The fair values of these instruments as of September 30, 2013 were as follows:



	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Total Assets, net	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts, net	$	—	$	(86	)	$	—	$	(86	)
Foreign exchange contracts, net	—		(8,103		)	—		(8,103		)
Total Liabilities, net	$	—	$	(8,189	)	$	—	$	(8,189	)

The Company’s net derivative portfolio as of September 30, 2012, contains Level 2 instruments and consists of commodity and foreign exchange contracts. The fair values of these instruments as of September 30, 2012 were as follows:



	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Commodity contracts, net	$	—	$	1,993		$	—	$	1,993
Total Assets, net	$	—	$	1,993		$	—	$	1,993
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, net	$	—	$	(8,721	)	$	—	$	(8,721	)
Total Liabilities, net	$	—	$	(8,721	)	$	—	$	(8,721	)

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable and short term debt approximate fair value. The fair values of long-term publicly traded debt are based on unadjusted quoted market prices (Level 1) and derivative financial instruments are generally based on quoted or observed market prices (Level 2).

The carrying values of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets are tested annually, or more frequently if an event occurs that indicates an impairment loss may have been incurred, using fair value measurements with unobservable inputs (Level 3).

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are summarized as follows ((liability)/asset):



	September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount			Fair Value
Total debt	$	(3,218,863	)	$	(3,297,411	)	$	(1,669,300	)	$	(1,804,831	)
Commodity swap and option agreements	(86		)	(86		)	1,993			1,993
Foreign exchange forward agreements	(8,103		)	(8,103		)	(8,721		)	(8,721		)

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The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Income Taxes

Income tax expense was calculated based upon the following components of (loss) income from continuing operations before income tax:



	2013			2012			2011
Pretax (loss) income:
United States	$	(212,168	)	$	(66,102	)	$	(119,984	)
Outside the United States	184,214			175,059			137,108
Total pretax (loss) income	$	(27,954	)	$	108,957		$	17,124

The components of income tax expense are as follows:



	2013			2012			2011
Current:
Foreign	$	47,740		$	38,113		$	32,649
State	1,274			(361		)	2,332
Total current	$	49,014		$	37,752		$	34,981
Deferred:
Federal	(23,397		)	20,884			20,247
Foreign	2,146			5,190			28,054
State	(404		)	(3,441		)	9,013
Total deferred	$	(21,655	)	$	22,633		$	57,314
Income tax expense	$	27,359		$	60,385		$	92,295

The following reconciles the total income tax expense, based on the Federal statutory income tax rate of 35%, with the Company’s recognized income tax expense:



	2013			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) expense	$	(9,784	)	$	38,135		$	5,994
Permanent items	10,104			8,595			8,654
Exempt foreign income	(5,921		)	(5,760		)	(380		)
Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate	(19,182		)	(15,211		)	(14,132		)
State income taxes, net of federal (benefit) expense	(11,686		)	(2,164		)	1,242
Residual tax on foreign earnings	(6,958		)	29,844			18,943
FURminator purchase accounting benefit	—			(14,511		)	—
HHI purchase accounting benefit	(49,848		)	—			—
Valuation allowance	115,318			26,003			68,615
Unrecognized tax expense (benefits)	4,062			(4,386		)	(2,793		)
Inflationary adjustments	(245		)	(803		)	(1,472		)
Correction of immaterial prior period error	—			—			4,873
Nondeductible share compensation	1,669			684			1,953
Other, net	(170		)	(41		)	798
Income tax expense	$	27,359		$	60,385		$	92,295

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:



	September 30,
	2013			2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$	11,372		$	16,399
Restructuring	7,085			8,054
Inventories and receivables	24,296			22,495
Marketing and promotional accruals	14,146			8,270
Other	23,261			14,440
Valuation allowance	(32,342		)	(29,808		)
Total current deferred tax assets	$	47,818		$	39,850
Current deferred tax liabilities:
Inventories and receivables	(2,748		)	(2,618		)
Unrealized gains	(373		)	(1,153		)
Other	(11,738		)	(7,936		)
Total current deferred tax liabilities	$	(14,859	)	$	(11,707	)
Net current deferred tax assets	$	32,959		$	28,143
Noncurrent deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$	35,578		$	34,927
Restructuring and purchase accounting	340			371
Net operating loss and credit carry forwards	668,679			572,857
Prepaid royalty	6,956			7,006
Property, plant and equipment	9,692			3,255
Unrealized losses	2,136			2,521
Long-term debt	668			3,976
Intangibles	3,917			4,282
Other	5,268			7,866
Valuation allowance	(422,244		)	(354,992		)
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	$	310,990		$	282,069
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment	(27,478		)	(15,337		)
Unrealized gains	(13,126		)	(15,803		)
Intangibles	(735,506		)	(596,199		)
Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings	(18,581		)	(29,231		)
Other	(9,073		)	(2,964		)
Total noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(803,764	)	$	(659,534	)
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(492,774	)	$	(377,465	)
Net current and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(459,815	)	$	(349,322	)

In Fiscal 2012, the Company began recording residual U.S. and foreign taxes on foreign earnings as a result of its change in position regarding future repatriation and the requirements of ASC 740. To the extent necessary, the Company intends to utilize earnings of foreign subsidiaries in order to support management's plans to voluntarily accelerate pay down of U.S. debt, fund distributions to shareholders, fund U.S. acquisitions, and satisfy ongoing U.S. operational cash flow requirements. As a result, earnings of the Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries after September 30, 2011 are generally not considered to be permanently reinvested, except in jurisdictions where repatriation is either precluded or restricted by law. The Company annually estimates the available earnings, permanent reinvestment classification, and availability and intent to use alternative mechanisms for repatriation for each jurisdiction in which the Company does business. Accordingly, the Company is providing residual U.S. and foreign deferred taxes on these earnings to the extent they cannot be repatriated in a tax-free manner. As of September 30, 2013, the Company has provided residual taxes on approximately $12,506 of Fiscal 2013 distributions of foreign earnings, and $45,735 of earnings not yet taxed in the U.S. resulting in a Fiscal 2013 increase in tax expense, net of a corresponding adjustment to the Company's domestic valuation allowance, of approximately $109. As of September 30, 2012, the Company recorded residual U.S. and foreign taxes on approximately $21,163 of Fiscal 2012 distributions and $76,475 of earnings not yet taxed in the U.S., resulting in a Fiscal 2012 increase in tax expense, net of a corresponding adjustment to the Company's domestic valuation allowance, of approximately $3,278. As of September 30, 2011, the Company recorded residual U.S. and foreign taxes on approximately $39,391 of actual and deemed distributions of foreign earnings resulting in a Fiscal 2011 increase in tax expense, net of a corresponding adjustment to the Company's domestic valuation allowance, of approximately $771. Fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 distributions were primarily non-cash deemed distributions under U.S. tax law.

Remaining undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign operations are approximately $409,589 at September 30, 2013, and are intended to remain permanently invested. Accordingly, no residual income taxes have been provided on those earnings at September 30, 2013. If at some future date these earnings cease to be permanently invested, the Company may be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding and other taxes on such amounts, which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

As of September 30, 2013, the Company has U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,515,344 and $1,551,341, respectively. These net operating loss carryforwards expire through years ending in 2033. As of September 30, 2013 the Company has foreign loss carryforwards of approximately $111,186 which will expire beginning in the Company's fiscal year ending 2014. Certain of the foreign net operating losses have indefinite carryforward periods. The Company is subject to an annual limitation on the use of its net operating losses that arose prior to its emergence from bankruptcy. The Company has had multiple changes of ownership, as defined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, that subject the Company’s U.S. federal and state net operating losses and other tax attributes to certain limitations. The annual limitation is based on a number of factors including the value of the Company’s stock (as defined for tax purposes), on the date of the ownership change, its net unrealized built in gain position on that date, the occurrence of realized built in gains in years subsequent to the ownership change, and the effects of subsequent ownership changes (as defined for tax purposes), if any. Due to these limitations, the Company estimates, as of September 30, 2013, that $301,202 of the total U.S. federal and $357,938 of the state net operating loss will expire unused even if the Company generates sufficient income to otherwise use all of its NOLs. In addition, separate return year limitations apply to limit the Company’s utilization of the acquired Russell Hobbs U.S. federal and state net operating losses to future income of the Russell Hobbs subgroup. The Company also projects, as of September 30, 2013, that $102,576 of the total foreign loss carryforwards will expire unused. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets.

A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of the deferred tax assets depends on the ability of the Company to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the future and in the appropriate taxing jurisdictions. As of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company’s valuation allowance, established for the tax benefit that may not be realized, totaled approximately $454,586 and $384,800, respectively. As of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, approximately $421,743 and $349,316, respectively, related to U.S. net deferred tax assets, and approximately $32,843 and $35,484, respectively, related to foreign net deferred tax assets. The net increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets during Fiscal 2013 totaled approximately $69,786, of which approximately $72,427 related to an increase in the valuation allowance against U.S. net deferred tax assets, and approximately $2,641 related to a decrease in the valuation allowance against foreign net deferred tax assets. As a result of the purchase of HHI, the Company reversed $49,848 of U.S. valuation allowance during Fiscal 2013. The reversal was attributable to $49,848 of net deferred tax liabilities recorded on the HHI acquisition date balance sheet that offset other U.S. net deferred tax assets. As a result of the purchase of FURminator, the Company reversed $14,511 of U.S. valuation allowance during Fiscal 2012. The reversal was attributable to $14,511 of net deferred tax liabilities recorded on the FURminator acquisition date balance sheet that offset other U.S. net deferred tax assets. During Fiscal 2011, the Company determined that a valuation allowance was required against deferred tax assets related to net operating losses in Brazil, and thus recorded a $25,877 increase in the valuation allowance.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are $13,807 and $5,877, respectively. If recognized in the future, $10,115 of unrecognized tax benefits will affect the effective tax rate, and $3,692 of unrecognized tax benefits would create deferred tax assets against which the Company would have a full valuation allowance. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 the Company had approximately $3,671 and $3,564, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The impact related to interest and penalties on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2013 was a net increase to Income tax expense of $8. The impact related to interest and penalties on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2012 was a net decrease to Income tax expense of $1,184. The impact related to interest and penalties on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2011 was a net decrease to Income tax expense of $1,422.

As of September 30, 2013, certain of the Company’s legal entities are undergoing income tax audits. The Company cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the examinations; however, it is reasonably possible that during the next 12 months some portion of previously unrecognized tax benefits could be recognized.

The following table summarizes the changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012, and Fiscal 2011:



Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2010	$	12,808
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	1,658
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(823		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	596
Settlements	(1,850		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(3,376		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2011	$	9,013
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	773
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(1,308		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	776
Settlements	(1,737		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(1,640		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2012	$	5,877
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	9,104
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(327		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	516
Settlements	(15		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(1,348		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2013	$	13,807

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions and is subject to ongoing examination by the various taxing authorities. The Company’s major taxing jurisdictions are the U.S., United Kingdom, and Germany. In the U.S., federal tax filings for years prior to and including the Company’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 are closed. However, the federal net operating loss carryforwards from the Company’s fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and prior are subject to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination until the year that such net operating loss carryforwards are utilized and those years are closed for audit. The Company’s fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 remain open to examination by the IRS. Filings in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions are also subject to audit and to date no significant audit matters have arisen.

In the U.S., Russell Hobbs federal tax filings for years prior to and including the year ended June 30, 2009 are closed. However, the federal net operating loss carryforwards for Russell Hobbs' fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and prior are subject to examination by the IRS until the year that such net operating losses are utilized and those years are closed for audit.

During Fiscal 2011 we recorded the correction of an immaterial prior period error in our consolidated financial statements related to the effective state income tax rates for certain U.S. subsidiaries. We believe the correction of this error to be both quantitatively and qualitatively immaterial to our annual results for Fiscal 2011 or to the financial statements of any previous period. The impact of the corrections was an increase to income tax expense and an increase to deferred tax liabilities in Fiscal 2011 of approximately $4,873.

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The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]

Employee Benefit Plans

Pension Benefits

The Company has various defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees in the United States and certain employees in other countries, primarily the United Kingdom and Germany. Plans generally provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service. The Company funds its U.S. pension plans in accordance with the requirements of the defined benefit pension plans and, where applicable, in amounts sufficient to satisfy the minimum funding requirements of applicable laws. Additionally, in compliance with the Company’s funding policy, annual contributions to non-U.S. defined benefit plans are equal to the actuarial recommendations or statutory requirements in the respective countries.

The Company also sponsors or participates in a number of other non-U.S. pension arrangements, including various retirement and termination benefit plans, some of which are covered by local law or coordinated with government-sponsored plans, which are not significant in the aggregate and therefore are not included in the information presented below. The Company also has various nonqualified deferred compensation agreements with certain of its employees. Under certain of these agreements, the Company has agreed to pay certain amounts annually for the first 15 years subsequent to retirement or to a designated beneficiary upon death. It is management’s intent that life insurance contracts owned by the Company will fund these agreements. Under the remaining agreements, the Company has agreed to pay such deferred amounts in up to 15 annual installments beginning on a date specified by the employee, subsequent to retirement or disability, or to a designated beneficiary upon death.

Other Benefits

Under the Rayovac postretirement plan, the Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits to eligible retired employees. Participants earn retiree health care benefits after reaching age 40 over the next 10 succeeding years of service, and remain eligible until reaching age 65. The plan is contributory; retiree contributions have been established as a flat dollar amount with contribution rates expected to increase at the active medical trend rate. The plan is unfunded. The Company is amortizing the transition obligation over a 20-year period.

The following tables provide additional information on the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans:



					Pension and Deferred Compensation Benefits								Other Benefits
	2013						2012						2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	240,806					$	209,472					$	566		$	542
Liabilities assumed through acquisitions	14,716						—
Service cost	3,061						2,048						9			12
Interest cost	9,886						10,593						22			27
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,851						29,834						(58		)	(14		)
Participant contributions	59						182						—			—
Curtailments	(1,507					)	—						(135		)	—
Benefits paid	(15,925					)	(9,354					)	(1		)	(1		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	3,195						(1,969					)	—			—
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	256,142					$	240,806					$	403		$	566
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	153,927					$	130,641					$	—		$	—
Assets acquired through acquisitions	6,680						—						—			—
Actual return on plan assets	16,759						20,112						—			—
Employer contributions	12,316						12,587						1			1
Employee contributions	59						182						—			—
Benefits paid	(15,925					)	(9,354					)	(1		)	(1		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	1,668						(241					)	—			—
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	175,484					$	153,927					$	—		$	—
Accrued Benefit Cost	$	(80,658				)	$	(86,879				)	$	(403	)	$	(566	)
Range of assumptions:
Discount rate	1.8		%	-	13.0	%	4.0		%	-	13.5	%	4.7		%	4.0		%
Expected return on plan assets	3.6		%	-	7.8	%	4.0		%	-	7.8	%	N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase	2.3		%	-	5.5	%	2.3		%	-	5.5	%	N/A			N/A

The net underfunded status as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 of $80,658 and $86,879, respectively, is recognized in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position within Employee benefit obligations, net of current portion. Included in the Company’s AOCI as of September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 are unrecognized net losses of $29,180, net of tax expense of $817 and $33,428, net of tax benefit of $4,392, respectively, which have not yet been recognized as components of net periodic pension cost. The net loss in AOCI expected to be recognized during Fiscal 2014 is $1,549.

At September 30, 2013, the Company’s total pension and deferred compensation benefit obligation of $256,142 consisted of $66,895 associated with U.S. plans and $189,247 associated with international plans. The fair value of the Company’s pension and deferred compensation benefit assets of $175,484 consisted of $58,458 associated with U.S. plans and $117,026 associated with international plans. The weighted average discount rate used for the Company’s domestic plans was approximately 3.8% and approximately 3.9% for its international plans. The weighted average expected return on plan assets used for the Company’s domestic plans was approximately 7.8% and approximately 4.7% for its international plans.

At September 30, 2012, the Company’s total pension and deferred compensation benefit obligation of $240,806 consisted of $75,580 associated with U.S. plans and $165,226 associated with international plans. The fair value of the Company’s pension and deferred compensation benefit assets of $153,927 consisted of $51,721 associated with U.S. plans and $102,206 associated with international plans. The weighted average discount rate used for the Company’s domestic plans was approximately 4.3% and approximately 5.3% for its international plans. The weighted average expected return on plan assets used for the Company’s domestic plans was approximately 7.8% and approximately 5.4% for its international plans.



	Pension and Deferred Compensation Benefits									Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$	3,061		$	2,048		$	2,543		$	9	$	12		$	11
Interest cost	9,886			10,593			10,380			22		27			27
Expected return on assets	(8,667		)	(8,225		)	(7,829		)	—		—			—
Amortization of prior service cost	—			72			—			—		—			—
Curtailment gain	(752		)	—			—			—		—			—
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	2,112			828			8			8		(54		)	(52		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	5,640		$	5,316		$	5,102		$	39	$	(15	)	$	(14	)

The discount rate is used to calculate the projected benefit obligation. The discount rate used is based on the rate of return on government bonds as well as current market conditions of the respective countries where such plans are established.

Below is a summary allocation of all pension plan assets as of the measurement date.



	Weighted Average Allocation
	Target				Actual
Asset Category	2013				2013		2012
Equity Securities	0	-	60	%	47	%	49	%
Fixed Income Securities	0	-	40	%	21	%	20	%
Other	0	-	100	%	32	%	31	%
Total	100%				100	%	100	%

The weighted average expected long-term rate of return on total assets is 5.7%.

The Company has established formal investment policies for the assets associated with these plans. Policy objectives include maximizing long-term return at acceptable risk levels, diversifying among asset classes, if appropriate, and among investment managers, as well as establishing relevant risk parameters within each asset class. Specific asset class targets are based on the results of periodic asset/liability studies. The investment policies permit variances from the targets within certain parameters. The weighted average expected long-term rate of return is based on a Fiscal 2013 review of such rates. The plan assets currently do not include holdings of SB Holdings common stock.

The following table sets forth the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of September 30, 2013 segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy. See Note 8, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments", for discussion of the fair value hierarchy and fair value principles:



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
U.S. Defined Benefit Plan Assets:
Common collective trust—equity	$	32,772	$	9,393	$	—	$	42,165
Common collective trust—fixed income	—		16,293		—		16,293
Total U.S. Defined Benefit Plan Assets	$	32,772	$	25,686	$	—	$	58,458
International Defined Benefit Plan Assets:
Common collective trust—equity	$	—	$	46,521	$	—	$	46,521
Common collective trust—fixed income	—		15,868		—		15,868
Insurance contracts—general fund	—		37,690		—		37,690
Other	6,658		10,289		—		16,947
Total International Defined Benefit Plan Assets	$	6,658	$	110,368	$	—	$	117,026

The following table sets forth the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of September 30, 2012 segregated by

level within the fair value hierarchy.



	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
U.S. Defined Benefit Plan Assets:
Common collective trust—equity	$	20,520	$	16,667	$	—	$	37,187
Common collective trust—fixed income	—		14,534		—		14,534
Total U.S. Defined Benefit Plan Assets	$	20,520	$	31,201	$	—	$	51,721
International Defined Benefit Plan Assets:
Common collective trust—equity	$	—	$	38,507	$	—	$	38,507
Common collective trust—fixed income	—		15,661		—		15,661
Insurance contracts—general fund	—		40,651		—		40,651
Other	—		7,387		—		7,387
Total International Defined Benefit Plan Assets	$	—	$	102,206	$	—	$	102,206

The Company’s Fixed Income Securities portfolio is invested primarily in commingled funds and managed for overall return expectations rather than matching duration against plan liabilities; therefore, debt maturities are not significant to the plan performance.

The Company’s Other portfolio consists of all pension assets, primarily insurance contracts, in the United Kingdom and Germany.

The Company’s expected future pension benefit payments for Fiscal 2014 through its fiscal year 2023 are as follows:




2014	$	9,241
2015	8,536
2016	10,135
2017	10,376
2018	10,924
2019-2023	62,547

The Company sponsors a defined contribution pension plan for its domestic salaried employees, which allows participants to make contributions by salary reduction pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also sponsors defined contribution pension plans for employees of certain foreign subsidiaries. Company contributions charged to operations, including discretionary amounts, for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011 were $11,095, $1,935 and $4,999, respectively.

Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Segment Information

The Company manages its business in four vertically integrated, product-focused reporting segments: (i) Global Batteries & Appliances; (ii) Global Pet Supplies; (iii) Home and Garden Business; and (iv) Hardware & Home Improvement.

The results of the HHI Business are included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations as of and subsequent to December 17, 2012, the date of the Hardware Acquisition. The results of TLM Taiwan are included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations as of and subsequent to its acquisition on April 8, 2013. The financial results related to the HHI Business are reported as a separate business segment, Hardware & Home Improvement.

Global strategic initiatives and financial objectives for each reportable segment are determined at the corporate level. Each reportable segment is responsible for implementing defined strategic initiatives and achieving certain financial objectives, and has a general manager responsible for the sales and marketing initiatives and financial results for product lines within that segment.

Net sales and Cost of goods sold to other business segments have been eliminated. The gross contribution of intersegment sales is included in the segment selling the product to the external customer. Segment net sales are based upon the segment from which the product is shipped.

The operating segment profits do not include restructuring and related charges, acquisition and integration related charges, impairment charges, interest expense, interest income and income tax expense. Expenses associated with certain general and administrative functions necessary to reflect the operating segments on a standalone basis have also been excluded in the determination of reportable segment profits. Corporate expenses primarily include general and administrative expenses and the costs of global long-term incentive compensation plans which are evaluated on a consolidated basis and not allocated to the Company’s operating segments. All depreciation and amortization included in income from operations is related to operating segments or corporate expense. Costs are identified to operating segments or corporate expense according to the function of each cost center.

All capital expenditures are related to operating segments. Variable allocations of assets are not made for segment reporting.

Segment information for the Company for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, is as follows:

Net sales to external customers



	2013		2012		2011
Consumer batteries	$	931,647	$	948,652	$	953,301
Small appliances	740,289		771,568		777,823
Electric shaving and grooming	276,783		279,468		274,587
Electric personal care	254,858		250,251		248,442
Global Batteries & Appliances	2,203,577		2,249,939		2,254,153
Global Pet Supplies	621,834		615,508		578,905
Home and Garden Business	390,539		386,988		353,858
Hardware & Home Improvement	869,631		—		—
Total segments	$	4,085,581	$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916

Depreciation and amortization



	2013		2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	67,229	$	63,618	$	68,111
Global Pet Supplies	29,615		27,702		24,274
Home and Garden Business	11,685		13,296		12,375
Hardware & Home Improvement	31,364		—		—
Total segments	139,893		104,616		104,760
Corporate	—		—		—
Total Depreciation and amortization	$	139,893	$	104,616	$	104,760

Segment profit



	2013			2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	237,544		$	244,442	238,864
Global Pet Supplies	91,080			85,866		75,564
Home and Garden Business	78,483			73,609		65,180
Hardware & Home Improvement	88,668			—		—
Total segments	495,775			403,917		379,608
Corporate expenses	62,141			51,514		53,967
Acquisition and integration related charges	48,445			31,066		36,603
Restructuring and related charges	34,012			19,591		28,644
Intangible asset impairment	—			—		32,450
Interest expense	375,625			191,911		208,329
Other expense, net	3,506			878		2,491
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(27,954	)	$	108,957	$	17,124

On February 8, 2013, the Venezuelan government announced the formal devaluation of its currency, the Bolivar fuerte, relative to the U.S. dollar. As Venezuela continues to be considered a highly inflationary economy, the functional currency of the Company's Venezuelan subsidiary is the U.S. dollar. Therefore, the Company remeasured the local statement of financial position of its Venezuela entity as of February 8, 2013 to reflect the impact of the devaluation to the official exchange rate from 4.3 to 6.3 Bolivar fuerte per U.S. dollar. The effect of the devaluation of the Bolivar fuerte was recorded in other expense, net and resulted in a $1,953 reduction to the Company's pretax income during Fiscal 2013.

Segment total assets



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	2,360,733	$	2,243,472
Global Pet Supplies	948,832		956,043
Home and Garden Business	500,559		508,083
Hardware & Home Improvement	1,735,629		—
Total segments	5,545,753		3,707,598
Corporate	80,920		44,051
Total assets at year end	$	5,626,673	$	3,751,649

Segment long-lived assets (A)



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	1,545,641	$	1,434,392
Global Pet Supplies	757,299		768,140
Home and Garden Business	437,606		445,774
Hardware & Home Improvement	1,335,390		—
Total segments	4,075,936		2,648,306
Corporate	67,832		41,916
Long-lived assets at year end	$	4,143,768	$	2,690,222


(A)	Includes all of the Company’s non-current assets.

Capital expenditures



	2013		2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	47,928	$	36,271	$	25,471
Global Pet Supplies	8,268		7,447		7,059
Home and Garden Business	2,395		3,091		3,630
Hardware & Home Improvement	23,385		—		—
Total segments	81,976		46,809		36,160
Corporate	—		—		—
Total Capital expenditures	$	81,976	$	46,809	$	36,160

Geographic Disclosures—Net sales to external customers



	2013		2012		2011
United States	$	2,411,409	$	1,772,138	$	1,780,127
Outside the United States	1,674,172		1,480,297		1,406,789
Total net sales to external customers	$	4,085,581	$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916

Geographic Disclosures—Long-lived assets (A)



	September 30,
	2013		2012
United States	$	3,218,523	$	1,988,632
Outside the United States	925,245		701,590
Long-lived assets at year end	$	4,143,768	$	2,690,222


(A)	Includes all of the Company’s non-current assets.

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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has provided for the estimated costs associated with environmental remediation activities at some of its current and former manufacturing sites. The Company believes that any additional liability in excess of the amounts provided of approximately $5,055, which may result from resolution of these matters, will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

The Company is a defendant in various litigation matters generally arising out of the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that any of the matters or proceedings presently pending will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, liquidity or cash flows.

The Company’s minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases, principally pertaining to land, buildings and equipment, are as follows:




2014	$	39,491
2015	33,376
2016	27,906
2017	23,471
2018	14,578
Thereafter	34,298

Total minimum lease payments	$	173,120

All of the leases expire between October 2013 and July 2023. The Company’s total rent expense was $41,829, $34,327 and $40,298 during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Related Party Transactions

Merger Agreement and Exchange Agreement

On June 16, 2010 (the “Closing Date”), SB Holdings completed the merger with Russell Hobbs, Inc. ("Russell Hobbs")(the "Merger) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 9, 2010, as amended on March 1, 2010, March 26, 2010 and April 30, 2010, by and among SB Holdings, Russell Hobbs, Spectrum Brands, Battery Merger Corp., and Grill Merger Corp. (the “Merger Agreement”). As a result of the Merger, each of Spectrum Brands and Russell Hobbs became a wholly-owned subsidiary of SB Holdings. At the effective time of the Merger, (i) the outstanding shares of Spectrum Brands common stock were canceled and converted into the right to receive shares of SB Holdings common stock, and (ii) the outstanding shares of Russell Hobbs common stock and preferred stock were canceled and converted into the right to receive shares of SB Holdings common stock.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, on February 9, 2010, Spectrum Brands entered into support agreements with Harbinger Capital Partners Master Fund I, Ltd., Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. and Global Opportunities Breakaway Ltd. (together the "Harbinger Parties") and Avenue International Master, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (the “Avenue Parties”), in which the Harbinger Parties and the Avenue Parties agreed to vote their shares of Spectrum Brands common stock acquired before the date of the Merger Agreement in favor of the Merger and against any alternative proposal that would impede the Merger.

Immediately following the consummation of the Merger, the Harbinger Parties owned approximately 64% of the outstanding SB Holdings common stock and the stockholders of Spectrum Brands (other than the Harbinger Parties) owned approximately 36% of the outstanding SB Holdings common stock.

On January 7, 2011, the Harbinger Parties contributed 27,757 shares of SB Holdings common stock to Harbinger Group Inc. (“HRG”) and received in exchange for such shares an aggregate of 119,910 shares of HRG common stock (such transaction, the “Share Exchange”), pursuant to a Contribution and Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”). Immediately following the Share Exchange, (i) HRG owned approximately 54.4% of the outstanding shares of SB Holding’s common stock and the Harbinger Parties owned approximately 12.7% of the outstanding shares of SB Holdings common stock, and (ii) the Harbinger Parties owned 129,860 shares of HRG common stock, or approximately 93.3% of the outstanding HRG common stock.

In connection with the Merger, the Harbinger Parties and SB Holdings entered into a stockholder agreement, dated February 9, 2010 (the “Stockholder Agreement”), which provides for certain protective provisions in favor of minority stockholders and provides certain rights and imposes certain obligations on the Harbinger Parties, including:


•	for so long as the Harbinger Parties and their affiliates beneficially own 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of SB Holdings, the Harbinger Parties and the Company will cooperate to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the continuation of the structure of the SB Holdings board of directors as described in the Stockholder Agreement;


•	the Harbinger Parties will not effect any transfer of equity securities of SB Holdings to any person that would result in such person and its affiliates owning 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of SB Holdings, unless specified conditions are met; and


•	the Harbinger Parties will be granted certain access and informational rights with respect to SB Holdings and its subsidiaries.

Pursuant to a joinder to the Stockholder Agreement entered into by the Harbinger Parties and HRG, upon consummation of the Share Exchange, HRG became a party to the Stockholder Agreement, and is subject to all of the covenants, terms and conditions of the Stockholder Agreement to the same extent as the Harbinger Parties were bound thereunder prior to giving effect to the Share Exchange.

Certain provisions of the Stockholder Agreement terminate on the date on which the Harbinger Parties or HRG no longer constitutes a Significant Stockholder (as defined in the Stockholder Agreement). The Stockholder Agreement terminates when any person (including the Harbinger Parties or HRG) acquires 90% or more of the outstanding voting securities of SB Holdings.

Also in connection with the Merger, the Harbinger Parties and SB Holdings entered into a registration rights agreement, dated as of February 9, 2010 (the “SB Holdings Registration Rights Agreement”), pursuant to which the Harbinger Parties have, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, certain demand and so-called “piggy back” registration rights with respect to their shares of SB Holdings common stock. On September 10, 2010, the Harbinger Parties and HRG entered into a joinder to the SB Holdings Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which, effective upon the consummation of the Share Exchange, HRG became a party to the SB Holdings Registration Rights Agreement, entitled to the rights and subject to the obligations of a holder thereunder.

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Restructuring and Related Charges

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restructuring and Related Charges [Abstract]

Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES

The Company reports restructuring and related charges associated with manufacturing and related initiatives in Cost of goods sold. Restructuring and related charges reflected in Cost of goods sold include, but are not limited to, termination, compensation and related costs associated with manufacturing employees, asset impairments relating to manufacturing initiatives, and other costs directly related to the restructuring or integration initiatives implemented.

The Company reports restructuring and related charges relating to administrative functions in Operating expenses, such as initiatives impacting sales, marketing, distribution, or other non-manufacturing functions. Restructuring and related charges reflected in Operating expenses include, but are not limited to, termination and related costs, any asset impairments relating to the functional areas described above, and other costs directly related to the initiatives.

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by segment for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011:



	2013		2012		2011
Cost of goods sold:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	1,143	$	5,094	$	756
Hardware & Home Improvement	6,246		—		—
Global Pet Supplies	2,595		4,741		7,085
Total restructuring and related charges in cost of goods sold	$	9,984	$	9,835	$	7,841
Operating expenses:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	13,627	$	2,487	$	5,338
Global Pet Supplies	8,556		5,395		9,567
Home and Garden Business	598		912		2,704
Corporate	1,247		962		3,194
Total restructuring and related charges in operating expenses	$	24,028	$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012	$	19,591	$	28,644

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by type of charge:



	2013			2012		2011
Costs included in cost of goods sold:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	2		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	—			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	228			2,941		1,679
Other associated costs	3,330			6,894		5,889
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	146			—		—
Other associated costs	6,278			—		273
Total included in cost of goods sold	$	9,984		$	9,835	$	7,841
Costs included in operating expenses:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	10,259		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	1,056			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	6,351			3,079		10,155
Other associated costs	6,443			5,776		7,761
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	—			—		956
Other associated costs	(81		)	901		1,931
Total included in operating expenses	$	24,028		$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012		$	19,591	$	28,644

Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives Summary

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, the Company implemented a series of initiatives throughout the Company to reduce operating costs (the “Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives”). These initiatives consist of headcount reductions in the Global Batteries & Appliances segment and Corporate. Costs associated with these initiatives, which are expected to be incurred through September 30, 2015, are currently projected to total approximately $15,500.

The Company recorded $11,317 of pretax restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013, and no pretax restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, related to the Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives.

The following table summarizes the remaining accrual balance associated with the Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives and the activity during Fiscal 2013:



	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Accrual balance at September 30, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
Provisions	8,997			(12		)	8,985
Cash expenditures	(2,060		)	(25		)	(2,085		)
Non-cash items	383			2			385
Accrual balance at September 30, 2013	$	7,320		$	(35	)	$	7,285
Expensed as incurred (A)	$	1,264		$	1,068		$	2,332

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(A)	Consists of amounts not impacting the accrual for restructuring and related charges.

The following table summarizes the expenses incurred during Fiscal 2013, the cumulative amount incurred to date and the total future expected costs to be incurred associated with the Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives by operating segment:



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	3,939	$	151	$	4,090

Global Cost Reduction Initiatives Summary

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, the Company implemented a series of initiatives within the Global Batteries & Appliances segment, the Global Pet Supplies segment and the Home and Garden Business segment to reduce operating costs, and to evaluate opportunities to improve the Company’s capital structure (the “Global Cost Reduction Initiatives”). These initiatives included headcount reductions and the exit of certain facilities within each of the Company’s segments. These initiatives also included consultation, legal and accounting fees related to the evaluation of the Company’s capital structure. Costs associated with these initiatives, which are expected to be incurred through January 31, 2015, are projected to total approximately $102,400.

The Company recorded $16,352, $18,690 and $25,484 of pretax restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively, related to the Global Cost Reduction Initiatives.

The following table summarizes the remaining accrual balance associated with the Global Cost Reduction Initiatives and the activity during Fiscal 2013:



	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Accrual balance at September 30, 2012	$	3,252		$	1,095		$	4,347
Provisions	5,276			525			5,801
Cash expenditures	(3,576		)	(1,235		)	(4,811		)
Non-cash items	(25		)	39			14
Accrual balance at September 30, 2013	$	4,927		$	424		$	5,351
Expensed as incurred ^(A)	$	1,303		$	9,248		$	10,551

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(A)	Consists of amounts not impacting the accrual for restructuring and related charges.



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Global Pet Supplies		Home and Garden Business		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	4,604	$	11,150	$	598	$	—	$	16,352
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	25,413	$	48,149	$	18,219	$	7,591	$	99,372
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	500	$	2,500	$	—	$	—	$	3,000

The Company recorded $6,228 of restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013,and no restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, related to initiatives implemented by the HHI Business prior to the Company's acquisition on December 17, 2012.

In connection with other restructuring efforts, the Company recorded $115, $901 and $3,160 during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, respectively.

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by type of charge:



	2013			2012		2011
Costs included in cost of goods sold:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	2		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	—			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	228			2,941		1,679
Other associated costs	3,330			6,894		5,889
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	146			—		—
Other associated costs	6,278			—		273
Total included in cost of goods sold	$	9,984		$	9,835	$	7,841
Costs included in operating expenses:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	10,259		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	1,056			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	6,351			3,079		10,155
Other associated costs	6,443			5,776		7,761
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	—			—		956
Other associated costs	(81		)	901		1,931
Total included in operating expenses	$	24,028		$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012		$	19,591	$	28,644



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Global Pet Supplies		Home and Garden Business		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	4,604	$	11,150	$	598	$	—	$	16,352
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	25,413	$	48,149	$	18,219	$	7,591	$	99,372
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	500	$	2,500	$	—	$	—	$	3,000



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	3,939	$	151	$	4,090

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by segment for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011:



	2013		2012		2011
Cost of goods sold:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	1,143	$	5,094	$	756
Hardware & Home Improvement	6,246		—		—
Global Pet Supplies	2,595		4,741		7,085
Total restructuring and related charges in cost of goods sold	$	9,984	$	9,835	$	7,841
Operating expenses:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	13,627	$	2,487	$	5,338
Global Pet Supplies	8,556		5,395		9,567
Home and Garden Business	598		912		2,704
Corporate	1,247		962		3,194
Total restructuring and related charges in operating expenses	$	24,028	$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012	$	19,591	$	28,644

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The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

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Acquisitions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Acquisitions [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

ACQUISITIONS

In accordance with ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), the Company accounts for acquisitions by applying the acquisition method of accounting. The acquisition method of accounting requires, among other things, that the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be measured at their fair values as of the closing date of the acquisition.

HHI Business

On December 17, 2012, the Company completed the cash acquisition of the HHI Business from Stanley Black & Decker. A portion of the HHI Business, consisting of the purchase of certain assets of TLM Taiwan, closed on April 8, 2013.

The following table summarizes the preliminary consideration paid for the HHI Business:



Negotiated sales price, excluding TLM Taiwan	$	1,300,000
Working capital and other adjustments at December 17, 2012 close	(10,738		)
Final working capital adjustment	(7,669		)
Final purchase price, excluding TLM Taiwan	$	1,281,593
Negotiated sales price, TLM Taiwan	100,000
Final TLM Taiwan working capital and other adjustments	(6,500		)
Total HHI Business purchase price	$	1,375,093

The HHI Business is a major manufacturer and supplier of residential locksets, residential builders' hardware and faucets with a portfolio of recognized brand names, including Kwikset, Weiser, Baldwin, National Hardware, Stanley, FANAL and Pfister, as well as patented technologies such as the SmartKey, a re-keyable lockset technology, and Smart Code Home Connect. Customers of the HHI Business include retailers, non-retail distributors and homebuilders. Headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the HHI Business has a global sales force and operates manufacturing and distribution facilities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia.

The results of the HHI Business are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as of and subsequent to December 17, 2012, the date of the Hardware Acquisition. The results of the TLM Business are included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as of and subsequent to its acquisition on April 8, 2013. The financial results of the HHI Business are reported as a separate business segment, Hardware & Home Improvement.

Preliminary Valuation of Assets and Liabilities

The preliminary fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the purchase of the HHI Business, excluding TLM Taiwan, have been recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position based upon their preliminary values at December 17, 2012. The preliminary fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with the TLM Taiwan purchase have been recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position based upon their preliminary values at April 8, 2013. The excess of the purchase price over the preliminary fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, and includes value associated with greater product diversity, stronger relationships with core retail partners, cross-selling opportunities in all channels and a new platform for potential future global growth using the Company's existing international infrastructure, most notably in Europe. The majority of goodwill recorded is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The preliminary fair values recorded were based upon a preliminary valuation and the estimates and assumptions used in such valuation are subject to change, which could be significant, within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The primary areas of the preliminary valuation that are not yet finalized relate to the fair values of amounts for income taxes including deferred tax accounts, amounts for uncertain tax positions and net operating loss carryforwards inclusive of associated limitations and valuation allowances and the final amount of residual goodwill. Additionally, finalized fair values associated with deferred tax accounts could have a material effect on the Company's estimated reversal of its consolidated U.S. valuation allowances against deferred tax assets recognized during the measurement period. See Note 9, "Income Taxes," for further information. The Company expects to continue to obtain information to assist it in determining the fair values of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date during the measurement period. The preliminary valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the HHI Business, including a reconciliation to the preliminary valuation reported as of December 30, 2012, is as follows:



	HHI Business Preliminary Valuation December 30, 2012			TLM Taiwan Preliminary Valuation June 30, 2013		Adjustments / reclassifications			Preliminary Valuation September 30, 2013
Cash	$	17,406		843		$	5,836		$	24,085
Accounts receivable	104,641			11		4,007			108,659
Inventory	207,160			1,135		62			208,357
Prepaid expenses and other	13,311			2,148		(6,176		)	9,283
Property, plant and equipment	104,502			36,750		(2,861		)	138,391
Intangible assets	470,000			17,100		2,000			489,100
Other long-term assets	3,051			124		4,339			7,514
Total assets acquired	$	920,071		$	58,111	$	7,207		$	985,389
Accounts payable	130,140			—		7,967			138,107
Deferred tax liability - current	7,081			—		83			7,164
Accrued liabilities	37,530			241		4,966			42,737
Deferred tax liability - long-term	104,708			1,930		9,791			116,429
Other long-term liabilities	11,231			8,089		453			19,773
Total liabilities assumed	$	290,690		$	10,260	$	23,260		$	324,210
Total identifiable net assets	629,381			47,851		(16,053		)	661,179
Noncontrolling interest	(2,235		)	—		(1,704		)	(3,939		)
Goodwill	662,116			45,649		10,088			717,853
Total net assets	$	1,289,262		$	93,500	$	(7,669	)	$	1,375,093

Since the preliminary valuation on December 30, 2012, the Company recorded $45,649 to goodwill related to the acquisition of TLM Taiwan on April 8, 2013, and recorded adjustments to the preliminary valuation of assets and liabilities, excluding TLM Taiwan, resulting in a net increase to goodwill of $10,088. The preliminary goodwill increased $9,791 as a result of recording certain state and foreign valuation allowances against deferred tax assets, $2,861 resulting from a reduction in certain property, plant and equipment asset values and $7,022 from changes in working capital and other asset and liability accounts based on new information obtained by the Company. The preliminary goodwill decreased $7,669 as a result of the final working capital adjustment related to the December 17, 2012 close and $2,000 as a result of new information related to intangible assets which increased their value. The changes in estimates were the result of additional accounting information provided by Stanley Black & Decker during the period, as well as items identified by management. The Company believes that the information gathered to date provides a reasonable basis for estimating the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, but the Company is waiting for additional information necessary to finalize those fair values. Thus, the provisional measurements of fair value set forth above are subject to change further. The Company expects to complete the purchase accounting process as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the acquisition date.

Preliminary Pre-Acquisition Contingencies Assumed

The Company has evaluated and continues to evaluate pre-acquisition contingencies relating to the HHI Business that existed as of the acquisition date. Based on the evaluation to date, the Company has preliminarily determined that certain pre-acquisition contingencies are probable in nature and estimable as of the acquisition date. Accordingly, the Company has recorded its best estimates for these contingencies as part of the preliminary valuation of the assets and liabilities acquired for the HHI Business. The Company continues to gather information relating to all pre-acquisition contingencies that it has assumed from the HHI Business. Any changes to the pre-acquisition contingency amounts recorded during the measurement period will be included in the final valuation and related amounts recognized. Subsequent to the end of the measurement period, any adjustments to pre-acquisition contingency amounts will be reflected in the Company's results of operations.

Preliminary Valuation Adjustments

The Company performed a preliminary valuation of the assets and liabilities of the HHI Business, excluding TLM Taiwan, on December 17, 2012. The Company performed a preliminary valuation of the assets and liabilities of TLM Taiwan on April 8, 2013. Significant adjustments as a result of the preliminary valuation and the bases for their determination are summarized as follows:


•	Inventories- An adjustment of $31,000 was recorded to adjust inventory to fair value. Finished goods were valued at estimated selling prices less the sum of costs of disposal and a reasonable profit allowance for the selling effort.


•	Property, plant and equipment- An adjustment of $10,007 was recorded to adjust the net book value of property, plant and equipment to fair value giving consideration to the highest and best use of the assets. The valuation of the Company's property, plant and equipment was based on the cost approach.


•	Certain indefinite-lived intangible assets were valued using a relief from royalty methodology. Customer relationships and certain definite-lived intangible assets were valued using a multi-period excess earnings method. The total fair value of indefinite and definite lived intangibles was $489,100. A summary of the significant key inputs is as follows:

•

The Company valued customer relationships using the income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method. In determining the fair value of the customer relationships, the multi-period excess earnings approach values the intangible asset at the present value of the incremental after-tax cash flows attributable only to the customer relationship after deducting contributory asset charges. The incremental after-tax cash flows attributable to the subject intangible asset are then discounted to their present value. Only expected sales from current customers were used, which included an annual expected growth rate of 2.5% - 15.5%. The Company assumed a customer retention rate of approximately 95%, which was supported by historical retention rates. Income taxes were estimated at 17% - 35% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12%. The customer relationships were valued at $90,000 under this approach and will be amortized over 20 years.

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The Company valued indefinite-lived trade names and trademarks using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade name was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of the HHI Business, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trademarks and trade names. Royalty rates used in the determination of the fair values of trade names and trademarks ranged from 3% - 5% of expected net sales related to the respective trade names and trademarks. The Company anticipates using the majority of the trade names and trademarks for an indefinite period as demonstrated by the sustained use of each subject trademark. In estimating the fair value of the trademarks and trade names, Net sales for significant trade names and trademarks were estimated to grow at a rate of 2.5% - 5% annually with a terminal year growth rate of 2.5%. Income taxes were estimated at 35% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12%. Trade name and trademarks were valued at $331,000 under this approach.

•

The Company valued definite lived trade names using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade name was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of the HHI Business, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trademarks and trade names. The royalty rates used in the determination of the fair values of the trade names ranged from 1% - 3.5% of expected net sales related to the respective trade name. The Company assumed an 8 year useful life of the trade name. In estimating the fair value of the trade name, Net sales for the trade name were estimated to grow at a rate of 2.5% - 15.5% annually. Income taxes were estimated at 17% - 35% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12%. The trade names were valued at $4,100 under this approach.

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The Company valued a trade name license agreement using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the trade name was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of the HHI Business, related trademarks and trade names, other similar trademark licensing and transaction agreements and the relative profitability and perceived contribution of the trademarks and trade names. The royalty rate used in the determination of the fair value of the trade name license agreement was 4% of expected Net sales related to the respective trade name. In estimating the fair value of the trade name license agreement, Net sales were estimated to grow at a rate of 2.5% - 5% annually. The Company assumed a 5 year useful life of the trade name license agreement. Income taxes were estimated at 35% and amounts were discounted using a rate of 12%. The trade name license agreement was valued at $13,000 under this approach.

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The Company valued technology using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the technology was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of the HHI Business, related licensing agreements and the importance of the technology and profit levels, among other considerations. Royalty rates used in the determination of the fair values of technologies ranged from 4% - 5% of expected Net sales related to the respective technology. The Company anticipates using these technologies through the legal life of the underlying patent; therefore, the expected life of these technologies was equal to the remaining legal life of the underlying patents which was 10 years. In estimating the fair value of the technologies, Net sales were estimated to grow at a rate of 2.5% - 31% annually. Income taxes were estimated at 35% and amounts were discounted using the rate of 12%. The technology assets were valued at $51,000 under this approach.


•	Deferred tax liabilities, net- An adjustment of $123,593 was recorded to adjust deferred taxes for the preliminary fair value adjustments made in accounting for the purchase.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)

The following reflects the Company's pro forma results had the results of the HHI Business been included for all periods presented.



	2013			2012		2011
Net sales:
Reported Net sales	$	4,085,581		$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916
HHI Business adjustment (1)	191,777			973,648		975,096
Pro forma Net sales	$	4,277,358		$	4,226,083	$	4,162,012

Net (loss) income:
Reported Net (loss) income (2) (3)	$	(55,313	)	$	48,572	$	(75,171	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	4,942			76,120		77,035
Pro forma Net (loss) income	$	(50,371	)	$	124,692	$	1,864

Basic (loss) income per share:
Reported Basic (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.94	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.47		1.51
Pro forma Basic (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.41	$	0.04

Diluted (loss) income per share (4):
Reported Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.91	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.43		1.51
Pro forma Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.34	$	0.04


(1)	The results related to the HHI Business adjustment do not reflect the TLM Taiwan business as stand alone financial data is not available for the periods presented. The TLM Taiwan business is not deemed material to the operating results of the Company.


(2)	Included in Reported Net (loss) income for Fiscal 2013, is an adjustment of $49,848 to record the income tax benefit resulting from the reversal of U.S. valuation allowances on deferred tax assets as a result of the HHI Business acquisition. For information pertaining to the income tax benefit, see Note 9, “Income Taxes.”


(3)	Included in Reported Net (loss) income for Fiscal 2013, is $36,932, of Acquisition and integration related charges as a result of the HHI Business acquisition. For information pertaining to Acquisition and integration related charges, see Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies - Acquisition and Integration Related Charges.”


(4)	For Fiscal 2013, the Company has not assumed the exercise of common stock equivalents as the impact would be antidilutive due to the loss reported.

Shaser

On November 8, 2012, the Company completed the cash acquisition of approximately a 56% interest in Shaser Biosciences, Inc. ("Shaser"). Shaser is a global technology leader in developing energy-based, aesthetic dermatological technology for home use devices. This acquisition was not significant individually.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Shaser:



Negotiated sales price	$	50,000
Preliminary working capital adjustment	(423		)
Final working capital adjustment	58
Final purchase price	$	49,635

The purchase agreement provides the Company with an option, exercisable solely at the Company's discretion, to acquire the remaining 44% interest of Shaser (the "Call Option"). The Call Option is exercisable any time between January 1, 2017 and March 31, 2017 at a price equal to 1.0x trailing revenues or 7.0x adjusted trailing EBITDA, as defined, for the calendar year ending December 31, 2016.

The results of Shaser’s operations since November 8, 2012 are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations and are reported as part of the Global Batteries & Appliances segment.

Valuation of Assets and Liabilities

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Shaser acquisition have been measured at their fair values at November 8, 2012 as set forth below. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which includes value associated with the assembled workforce including an experienced research team, and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The fair values recorded were determined based upon a valuation and the estimates and assumptions used in such valuation are final and the measurement period has closed.

The fair values recorded for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Shaser, including a reconciliation to the preliminary valuation reported as of December 30, 2012, are as follows:



	Preliminary Valuation December 30, 2012			Adjustments / reclassifications			Final Valuation September 30, 2013
Cash	$	870		$	—		$	870
Intangible asset	35,500			(6,200		)	29,300
Other assets	2,679			(2,531		)	148
Total assets acquired	$	39,049		$	(8,731	)	$	30,318
Total liabilities assumed	14,398			(5,566		)	8,832
Total identifiable net assets	24,651			(3,165		)	21,486
Noncontrolling interest	(38,954		)	(46		)	(39,000		)
Goodwill	63,880			3,269			67,149
Total identifiable net assets	$	49,577		$	58		$	49,635

Subsequent to the preliminary purchase accounting, the Company recorded adjustments to the preliminary valuation of assets and liabilities resulting in a net increase to goodwill of $3,269. Goodwill increased as a result of further information to support a key valuation factor that impacted the valuation of the technology asset acquired, and the resulting changes to the deferred tax asset and liabilities. This revised information was provided by Shaser during the period.

Pre-Acquisition Contingencies Assumed

The Company has evaluated pre-acquisition contingencies relating to Shaser that existed as of the acquisition date. Based on the evaluation, the Company has determined that certain pre-acquisition contingencies are probable in nature and estimable as of the acquisition date. Accordingly, the Company has recorded its best estimates for these contingencies as part of the purchase accounting for Shaser.

Valuation Adjustments

The Company performed a valuation of the acquired proprietary technology assets, the non-controlling interest and the Call Option related to Shaser at November 8, 2012. A summary of the significant key inputs is as follows:

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The Company valued the technology assets using the income approach, specifically the relief from royalty method. Under this method, the asset value was determined by estimating the hypothetical royalties that would have to be paid if the technology was not owned. Royalty rates were selected based on consideration of several factors, including prior transactions of Shaser, related licensing agreements and the importance of the technology and profit levels, among other considerations. The royalty rate used in the determination of the fair value of the technology asset was 10.5% of expected Net sales related to the technology. The Company anticipates using the technology through the legal life of the underlying patent and therefore the expected life of the technology was equal to the remaining legal life of the underlying patent which was 13 years. In estimating the fair value of the technology, Net sales were estimated to grow at a long-term rate of 3% annually. Income taxes were estimated at 35% and amounts were discounted using the rate of 11%. The technology asset was valued at approximately $29,300 under this approach.

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The Company valued the non-controlling interest in Shaser, a private company, by applying both income and market approaches. Under these methods, the non-controlling value was determined by using a discounted cash flow method, a guideline companies method, and a recent transaction approach. In estimating the fair value of the non-controlling interest, key assumptions include (i) cash flow projections based on market participant data and estimates by Company management, with Net sales estimated to grow at a terminal growth rate of 3% annually, income taxes estimated at 35%, and amounts discounted using a rate of 17%, (ii) financial multiples of companies deemed to be similar to Shaser, and (iii) adjustments because of lack of control or lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the non-controlling interest in Shaser. The non-controlling interest was valued at $39,000 under this approach.

•

The Company, in connection with valuing the non-controlling interest in Shaser, also valued the Call Option. In addition to the valuation methods and key assumptions discussed above, the Company compared the forecasted revenue and EBITDA multiples, as defined, associated with the Call Option to current guideline companies. The Call Option was determined to have an immaterial value under this approach.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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New Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
New Accounting Pronouncements	Sep. 30, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]	NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Presentation of Comprehensive Income In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued new accounting guidance which requires entities to present net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. The guidance requiring disclosure of the income statement location where gains and losses reclassified out of comprehensive income are included was deferred in December 2011. In November 2012, the FASB clarified its position on the reclassification disclosures, allowing disclosure of reclassification adjustments on the face of the comprehensive income statement or in the notes to the financial statements. The accounting guidance requiring a comprehensive income statement is now effective for the Company. The Company has implemented all required disclosures. Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit In July 2013, the FASB issued new accounting guidance which requires entities to present unrecognized tax benefits as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except to the extent the net operating loss carryforwards or tax credit carryforwards are not available to be used at the reporting date to settle additional income taxes, and the entity does not intend to use them for this purpose. The new accounting guidance is consistent with how the Company has historically accounted for unrecognized tax benefits in its Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and therefore, the Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Quarterly Results (unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jul. 01, 2012

Apr. 01, 2012

Jan. 01, 2012

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Quarterly Results (unaudited) [Abstract]

Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]

Quarterly Results (unaudited)

Fiscal 2013:



	Quarter Ended
	September 30, 2013			June 30, 2013		March 31, 2013			December 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,137,732		$	1,089,825	$	987,756		$	870,268
Gross profit	396,493			382,759		322,904			288,156
Net (loss) income	(36,705		)	36,130		(41,232		)	(13,439		)
Basic net (loss) income per common share	$	(0.70	)	$	0.69	$	(0.79	)	$	(0.26	)
Diluted net (loss) income per common share	$	(0.70	)	$	0.69	$	(0.79	)	$	(0.26	)

Fiscal 2012:



	Quarter Ended
	September 30, 2012		July 1, 2012		April 1, 2012			January 1, 2012
Net sales	$	832,576	$	824,803	$	746,285		$	848,771
Gross profit	279,925		291,696		260,031			284,026
Net income (loss)	5,513		58,649		(28,660		)	13,070
Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	0.11	$	1.14	$	(0.56	)	$	0.25
Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	0.10	$	1.13	$	(0.56	)	$	0.25

Sales Revenue, Goods, Net

$ 1,137,732

$ 1,089,825

$ 987,756

$ 870,268

$ 832,576

$ 824,803

$ 746,285

$ 848,771

$ 4,085,581

$ 3,252,435

$ 3,186,916

Gross Profit

396,493

382,759

322,904

288,156

279,925

291,696

260,031

284,026

1,390,312

1,115,678

1,128,867

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent

$ (36,705)

$ 36,130

$ (41,232)

$ (13,439)

$ 5,513

$ 58,649

$ (28,660)

$ 13,070

$ (55,246)

$ 48,572

$ (75,171)

Earnings Per Share, Basic

$ (0.70)

$ 0.69

$ (0.79)

$ (0.26)

$ 0.11

$ 1.14

$ (0.56)

$ 0.25

$ (1.06)

$ 0.94

$ (1.47)

Earnings Per Share, Diluted

$ (0.70)

$ 0.69

$ (0.79)

$ (0.26)

$ 0.10

$ 1.13

$ (0.56)

$ 0.25

$ (1.06)

$ 0.91

$ (1.47)

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Concentration of Risk [Abstract]

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock Compensation

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit award activity for Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, and the non-vested awards outstanding as of September 30, 2013 is as follows:



Restricted Stock Awards	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2011	123		$	24.20	$	2,977
Vested	(110	)	23.75		(2,613		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2012	13		$	28.00	$	364
Vested	(13	)	28.00		(364		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2013	—		$	—	$	—
Restricted Stock Units	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2011	1,645		$	28.97	$	47,656
Granted	863		28.28		24,408
Forfeited	(57	)	28.49		(1,624		)
Vested	(520	)	29.83		(15,509		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2012	1,931		$	28.45	$	54,931
Granted	700		45.97		32,176
Forfeited	(302	)	30.36		(9,168		)
Vested	(1,211	)	28.25		(34,216		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2013	1,118		$	39.11	$	43,723

spb_DisplaysAndFixturesPolicyPolicyTextBlock [Policy Text Block]

Displays and Fixtures

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation and Fiscal Year End

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]

Change in Accounting Principle



	Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Net cash used by operating activities - Accounts payable and accrued liabilities:
As previously reported	$	1,424		$	(60,505	)
Reclassification of share based award tax withholding payments	3,936			2,482
As reclassified	$	5,360		$	(58,023	)
Net cash used by financing activities - Share based award tax withholding payments:
As previously reported	$	—		$	—
Reclassification of share based award tax withholding payments	(3,936		)	(2,482		)
As reclassified	$	(3,936	)	$	(2,482	)

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash Equivalents

Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Major Customers

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories

The Company’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Depreciable lives by major classification are as follows:

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Land, buildings and improvements	$	164,654	$	88,580
Machinery, equipment and other	405,126		247,065
Construction in progress	46,668		18,366
	$	616,448	$	354,011
Less accumulated depreciation	203,897		139,994
	$	412,551	$	214,017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets

Intangibles with Indefinite Lives

During Fiscal 2013, the Company concluded that the fair value of its intangible assets exceeded their carrying value.

Intangibles with Definite or Estimable Useful Lives

Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the lives of the related debt agreements.

spb_AccountsPayablePolicyPolicyTextBlock [Policy Text Block]

Accounts Payable

Included in accounts payable are book overdrafts, net of deposits on hand, on disbursement accounts that are replenished when checks are presented for payment.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Translation

Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Shipping and Handling Costs

Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Advertising Costs

Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are charged to expense in the period they are incurred.

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

Net (loss) income per common share is calculated based upon the following shares:



	Fiscal 2013	Fiscal 2012	Fiscal 2011
Basic	52,034	51,608	51,092
Effect of restricted stock	—	1,701	—
Diluted	52,034	53,309	51,092

Environmental Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Environmental Expenditures

Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications

Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

For information pertaining to the reclassification of unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments, see Note 7, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

The following is a roll forward of the amounts recorded in AOCI:



	Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments:
Beginning balance	$	(225	)	$	8,377		$	18,984
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(6,622		)	(8,602		)	(12,857		)
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(12,857	)
Deferred tax effect	—			—			2,742
Deferred tax valuation allowance	—			—			(492		)
Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(10,607	)
Noncontrolling interest	203			—			—
Ending balance	$	(7,050	)	$	(225	)	$	8,377

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Beginning balance	$	218		$	(1,327	)	$	(5,755	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(2,013		)	(1,824		)	(5,992		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in earnings	(920		)	3,097			13,422
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(2,933	)	$	1,273		$	7,430
Deferred tax effect	(234		)	(636		)	(2,671		)
Deferred tax valuation allowance	658			908			(331		)
Other Comprehensive Income	$	(2,509	)	$	1,545		$	4,428
Ending balance	$	(2,291	)	$	218		$	(1,327	)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Beginning balance	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)	$	(20,726	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	8,097			(15,682		)	(6,344		)
Net reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in Cost of goods sold	1,571			900			(174		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in Selling expenses	(584		)	—			69
Net reclassification adjustment for losses included in General and administrative expenses	373			—			113
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	9,457		$	(14,782	)	$	(6,336	)
Deferred tax effect	(5,123		)	3,632			2,037
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(86		)	(782		)	3,529
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	4,248		$	(11,932	)	$	(770	)
Ending balance	$	(29,180	)	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)

Total Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	$	(4,883	)	$	(18,989	)	$	(6,949	)

Total ending AOCI	$	(38,521	)	$	(33,435	)	$	(14,446	)

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]

A summary of the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit award activity for Fiscal 2013 and Fiscal 2012, and the non-vested awards outstanding as of September 30, 2013 is as follows:



Restricted Stock Awards	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2011	123		$	24.20	$	2,977
Vested	(110	)	23.75		(2,613		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2012	13		$	28.00	$	364
Vested	(13	)	28.00		(364		)
Restricted stock awards at September 30, 2013	—		$	—	$	—
Restricted Stock Units	Shares		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		Fair Value at Grant Date
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2011	1,645		$	28.97	$	47,656
Granted	863		28.28		24,408
Forfeited	(57	)	28.49		(1,624		)
Vested	(520	)	29.83		(15,509		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2012	1,931		$	28.45	$	54,931
Granted	700		45.97		32,176
Forfeited	(302	)	30.36		(9,168		)
Vested	(1,211	)	28.25		(34,216		)
Non-vested restricted stock units at September 30, 2013	1,118		$	39.11	$	43,723

Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy

Restructuring and Related Charges

Acquisition and Related Charges Policy [Policy Text Block]

Acquisition and Integration Related Charges

The following table summarizes acquisition and integration related charges incurred by the Company during Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011:



	2013		2012		2011

Russell Hobbs
Integration costs	$	3,452	$	10,168	$	23,084
Employee termination charges	217		3,900		8,105
Legal and professional fees	39		1,495		4,883
Russell Hobbs Acquisition and integration related charges	$	3,708	$	15,563	$	36,072
HHI Business
Legal and professional fees	27,712		—		—
Integration costs	8,864		—		—
Employee termination charges	356		—		—
HHI Business Acquisition and integration related charges	$	36,932	$	—	$	—

Shaser	4,828		—		—
FURminator	2,270		7,938		—
Black Flag	154		3,379		—
Other	553		4,186		531
Total Acquisition and integration related charges	$	48,445	$	31,066	$	36,603

Derivative Financial Instruments Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
Derivative Financial Instruments Policies (Policies)	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	For derivative instruments that are used to economically hedge the fair value of the Company’s third party and intercompany foreign currency payments, commodity purchases and interest rate payments, the gain (loss) associated with the derivative contract is recognized in earnings in the period of change. Cash Flow Hedges When appropriate, the Company uses interest rate swaps to manage its interest rate risk. The swaps are designated as cash flow hedges with the changes in fair value recorded in AOCI and as a derivative hedge asset or liability, as applicable. The swaps settle periodically in arrears with the related amounts for the current settlement period payable to, or receivable from, the counter-parties included in accrued liabilities or receivables, respectively, and recognized in earnings as an adjustment to interest expense from the underlying debt to which the swap is designated. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company did not have any interest rate swaps outstanding. The Company periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted foreign currency denominated third party and intercompany sales or payments. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Euros, Pounds Sterling, Australian Dollars, Brazilian Reals, Mexican Pesos, Canadian Dollars or Japanese Yen. These foreign exchange contracts are cash flow hedges of fluctuating foreign exchange related to sales of product or raw material purchases. Until the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is recorded in AOCI and as a derivative hedge asset or liability, as applicable. At the time the sale or purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is reclassified as an adjustment to Net sales or purchase price variance in Cost of goods sold. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding through September 2014 with a contract value of $255,909. At September 30, 2012 the Company had a series of foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding through September 2013 with a contract value of $202,453. The derivative net loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2013 was $2,287, net of tax benefit of $637. The derivative loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2012 was $1,409, net of tax benefit of $565. At September 30, 2013, the portion of derivative net loss estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $2,248, net of tax. The Company is exposed to risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically zinc and brass used in its manufacturing processes. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with the purchase of these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The hedge contracts are designated as cash flow hedges with the fair value changes recorded in AOCI and as a hedge asset or liability, as applicable. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are reclassified from AOCI into earnings when the hedged purchase of raw materials also affects earnings. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of raw materials through a specified date. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of zinc swap contracts outstanding through December 2014 for 8 tons with a contract value of $16,235. To hedge brass exposures, at September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of zinc and copper swap contracts outstanding through September 2014 for 1 ton with a contract value of $7,418. At September 30, 2012 the Company had a series of zinc swap contracts outstanding through September 2014 for 15 tons with a contract value of $29,207. The derivative net loss on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2013 was $4, net of tax benefit of $32. The derivative net gain on these contracts recorded in AOCI at September 30, 2012 was $1,627, net of tax expense of $320. At September 30, 2013, the portion of derivative net loss estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the next 12 months is $8, net of tax. Derivative Contracts The Company periodically enters into forward and swap foreign exchange contracts to economically hedge the risk from third party and intercompany payments resulting from existing obligations. These obligations generally require the Company to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros or Australian Dollars. These foreign exchange contracts are fair value hedges of a related liability or asset recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The gain or loss on the derivative hedge contracts is recorded in earnings as an offset to the change in value of the related liability or asset at each period end. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Company had $108,480 and $172,581, respectively, of notional value for such foreign exchange derivative contracts outstanding. The Company periodically enters into commodity swap contracts to economically hedge the risk from fluctuating prices for raw materials, specifically the pass-through of market prices for silver used in manufacturing purchased watch batteries. The Company hedges a portion of the risk associated with these materials through the use of commodity swaps. The swap contracts are designated as economic hedges with the unrealized gain or loss recorded in earnings and as an asset or liability at each period end. The unrecognized changes in fair value of the hedge contracts are adjusted through earnings when the realized gains or losses affect earnings upon settlement of the hedges. The swaps effectively fix the floating price on a specified quantity of silver through a specified date. At September 30, 2013, the Company had a series of such swap contracts outstanding through May 2014 for 45 troy ounces with a contract value of $980. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the effective portion of the derivative is reported as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI") and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on derivatives representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. See Note 2(u), "Comprehensive Income (Loss)" for further information. Derivative financial instruments are used by the Company principally in the management of its interest rate, foreign currency exchange rate and raw material price exposures. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Derivative instruments are reported at fair value in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. When hedge accounting is elected at inception, the Company formally designates the financial instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure and documents both the risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge. The Company formally assesses both at the inception and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the financial instruments that are used in hedging transactions are effective at offsetting changes in the forecasted cash flows of the related underlying exposure. Because of the high degree of effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the underlying exposure being hedged, fluctuations in the value of the derivative instruments are generally offset by changes in the forecasted cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. Any ineffective portion of a financial instrument’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings. For derivatives that are not designated as cash flow hedges, or do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment, the change in the fair value is also immediately recognized in earnings.

- Definition

Disclosure of accounting policy for its derivative instruments and hedging activities.

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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following is a roll forward of the amounts recorded in AOCI:



	Fiscal 2013			Fiscal 2012			Fiscal 2011
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments:
Beginning balance	$	(225	)	$	8,377		$	18,984
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(6,622		)	(8,602		)	(12,857		)
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(12,857	)
Deferred tax effect	—			—			2,742
Deferred tax valuation allowance	—			—			(492		)
Other Comprehensive Loss	$	(6,622	)	$	(8,602	)	$	(10,607	)
Noncontrolling interest	203			—			—
Ending balance	$	(7,050	)	$	(225	)	$	8,377

Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges:
Beginning balance	$	218		$	(1,327	)	$	(5,755	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	(2,013		)	(1,824		)	(5,992		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in earnings	(920		)	3,097			13,422
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	(2,933	)	$	1,273		$	7,430
Deferred tax effect	(234		)	(636		)	(2,671		)
Deferred tax valuation allowance	658			908			(331		)
Other Comprehensive Income	$	(2,509	)	$	1,545		$	4,428
Ending balance	$	(2,291	)	$	218		$	(1,327	)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans:
Beginning balance	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)	$	(20,726	)
Gross change before reclassification adjustment	8,097			(15,682		)	(6,344		)
Net reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in Cost of goods sold	1,571			900			(174		)
Net reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses included in Selling expenses	(584		)	—			69
Net reclassification adjustment for losses included in General and administrative expenses	373			—			113
Gross change after reclassification adjustment	$	9,457		$	(14,782	)	$	(6,336	)
Deferred tax effect	(5,123		)	3,632			2,037
Deferred tax valuation allowance	(86		)	(782		)	3,529
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	$	4,248		$	(11,932	)	$	(770	)
Ending balance	$	(29,180	)	$	(33,428	)	$	(21,496	)

Total Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax	$	(4,883	)	$	(18,989	)	$	(6,949	)

Total ending AOCI	$	(38,521	)	$	(33,435	)	$	(14,446	)

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Depreciable lives by major classification are as follows:

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Land, buildings and improvements	$	164,654	$	88,580
Machinery, equipment and other	405,126		247,065
Construction in progress	46,668		18,366
	$	616,448	$	354,011
Less accumulated depreciation	203,897		139,994
	$	412,551	$	214,017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

The carrying value and accumulated amortization for intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows:



	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2012
Proprietary Technology Assets Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	172,105		$	90,924
Accumulated amortization	(39,028		)	(22,768		)
Carrying value, net	$	133,077		$	68,156
Trade Names Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	171,572		$	150,829
Accumulated amortization	(44,660		)	(28,347		)
Carrying value, net	$	126,912		$	122,482
Customer Relationships Subject to Amortization:
Gross balance	$	885,895		$	796,235
Accumulated amortization	(160,768		)	(113,012		)
Carrying value, net	$	725,127		$	683,223
Total Intangible Assets, net Subject to Amortization	$	985,116		$	873,861

Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Goodwill and intangible assets of the Company consist of the following:



	Global Batteries & Appliances			Hardware & Home Improvement			Global Pet Supplies			Home and Garden Business			Total
Goodwill:
Balances at September 30, 2011	$	268,148		$	—		$	170,285		$	171,905		$	610,338
Additions	—			—			70,023			15,852			85,875
Effect of translation	408			—			(2,376		)	—			(1,968		)
Balances at September 30, 2012	$	268,556		$	—		$	237,932		$	187,757		$	694,245
Additions	67,149			717,853			—			1,614			786,616
Effect of translation	(2,205		)	(3,129		)	1,145			—			(4,189		)
Balances at September 30, 2013	$	333,500		$	714,724		$	239,077		$	189,371		$	1,476,672
Intangible Assets:
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization
Balances at September 30, 2011	$	545,804		$	—		$	205,491		$	75,500		$	826,795
Additions	—			—			14,000			8,000			22,000
Reclassification to intangible assets subject to amortization	(920		)	—			(2,530		)	—			(3,450		)
Effect of translation	542			—			(4,819		)	—			(4,277		)
Balances at September 30, 2012	$	545,426		$	—		$	212,142		$	83,500		$	841,068
Additions	—			331,000			—			—			331,000
Effect of translation	1,927			(229		)	4,284			—			5,982
Balances at September 30, 2013	$	547,353		$	330,771		$	216,426		$	83,500		$	1,178,050
Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization
Balance at September 30, 2011, net	$	481,473		$	—		$	219,243		$	156,398		$	857,114
Additions	—			—			65,118			17,000			82,118
Reclassification from intangible assets not subject to amortization	920			—			2,530			—			3,450
Amortization during period	(32,892		)	—			(19,503		)	(11,271		)	(63,666		)
Effect of translation	(2,389		)	—			(2,766		)	—			(5,155		)
Balance at September 30, 2012, net	$	447,112		$	—		$	264,622		$	162,127		$	873,861
Additions	29,379			158,100			802			—			188,281
Amortization during period	(35,553		)	(11,372		)	(21,379		)	(9,475		)	(77,779		)
Effect of translation	(162		)	(267		)	1,182			—			753
Balance at September 30, 2013, net	$	440,776		$	146,461		$	245,227		$	152,652		$	985,116
Total Intangible Assets, net at September 30, 2013	$	988,129		$	477,232		$	461,653		$	236,152		$	2,163,166

Amortization of Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

Amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 2013, September 30, 2012 and September 30, 2011 is as follows:



	2013		2012		2011
Proprietary technology amortization	$	16,260	$	9,133	$	6,817
Trade names amortization	16,587		14,347		12,558
Customer relationships amortization	44,932		40,186		38,320
	$	77,779	$	63,666	$	57,695

Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]

Debt consists of the following:



	September 30, 2013					September 30, 2012
	Amount			Rate		Amount		Rate
Term Loan, due December 17, 2019	$	594,709		4.7	%	$	—	—
Term Loan, due September 4, 2019	300,000			3.6	%	—		—
Term Loan, due September 4, 2017	850,000			3.0	%	—		—
Former term loan facility	—			—		370,175		5.1	%
9.5% Notes, due June 15, 2018	—			—		950,000		9.5	%
6.375% Notes, due November 15, 2020	520,000			6.4	%	—		—
6.625% Notes, due November 15, 2022	570,000			6.6	%	—		—
6.75% Notes, due March 15, 2020	300,000			6.8	%	300,000		6.8	%
ABL Facility, expiring May 24, 2017	—			5.7	%	—		4.3	%
Other notes and obligations	28,468			8.5	%	18,059		10.9	%
Capitalized lease obligations	67,402			6.2	%	26,683		6.2	%
	$	3,230,579				$	1,664,917
Original issuance (discounts) premiums on debt	(11,716		)			4,383
Less: current maturities	102,921					16,414
Long-term debt	$	3,115,942				$	1,652,886

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]

The Company’s aggregate scheduled maturities of debt and capital lease obligations as of September 30, 2013 are as follows:



2014	$	102,921
2015	79,252
2016	77,717
2017	671,668
2018	11,906
Thereafter	2,287,115
	$	3,230,579

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]

The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts recorded as assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are as follows:



Asset Derivatives		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contracts	Receivables—Other	$	416	$	985
Commodity contracts	Deferred charges and other	3		1,017
Foreign exchange contracts	Receivables—Other	1,719		1,194
Total asset derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815		2,138		3,196
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Foreign exchange contracts	Receivables—Other	143		41
Total asset derivatives		$	2,281	$	3,237

The fair value of the Company’s outstanding derivative contracts recorded as liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Financial Position are as follows:



Liability Derivatives		September 30, 2013		September 30, 2012
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contracts	Accounts payable	$	450	$	9
Foreign exchange contracts	Accounts payable	4,577		3,063
Foreign exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities	65		—
Total liability derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815		$	5,092	$	3,072
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
Commodity contract	Accounts payable	55		—
Foreign exchange contracts	Accounts payable	5,323		3,967
Foreign exchange contracts	Other long-term liabilities	—		2,926
Total liability derivatives		$	10,470	$	9,965

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2013, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	(2,615	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(632	)	Cost of goods sold	$	(39	)
Foreign exchange contracts	884			Net sales	920			Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(282		)	Cost of goods sold	632			Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(2,013	)		$	920			$	(39	)

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2012, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	1,606		Cost of goods sold	$	(1,148	)	Cost of goods sold	$	94
Interest rate contracts	15			Interest expense	(864		)	Interest expense	—
Foreign exchange contracts	61			Net sales	(474		)	Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,506		)	Cost of goods sold	(611		)	Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(1,824	)		$	(3,097	)		$	94

The following table summarizes the impact of derivative instruments on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations for Fiscal 2011, pretax:



Derivatives in ASC 815 Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	Amount of Loss Recognized in AOCI on Derivatives (Effective Portion)			Location of Loss Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)			Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivatives (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts	$	(1,750	)	Cost of goods sold	$	2,617		Cost of goods sold	$	(47	)
Interest rate contracts	(88		)	Interest expense	(3,319		)	Interest expense	(205		)	(A)
Foreign exchange contracts	(487		)	Net sales	(131		)	Net sales	—
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,667		)	Cost of goods sold	(12,384		)	Cost of goods sold	—
Total	$	(5,992	)		$	(13,217	)		$	(252	)


(A)	Reclassified from AOCI associated with the prepayment of portions of the Senior Credit Facility.

During Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, the Company recognized the following gains (losses) on these derivative contracts:



Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815	Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives								Location of (Loss) or Gain Recognized in Income on Derivatives
	2013			2012		2011
Commodity contracts	$	(55	)	$	—	$	—		Cost of goods sold
Foreign exchange contracts	(3,597		)	5,916		(5,052		)	Other expense, net
Total	$	(3,652	)	$	5,916	$	(5,052	)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]

The carrying amounts and fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are summarized as follows ((liability)/asset):



	September 30, 2013						September 30, 2012
	Carrying Amount			Fair Value			Carrying Amount			Fair Value
Total debt	$	(3,218,863	)	$	(3,297,411	)	$	(1,669,300	)	$	(1,804,831	)
Commodity swap and option agreements	(86		)	(86		)	1,993			1,993
Foreign exchange forward agreements	(8,103		)	(8,103		)	(8,721		)	(8,721		)



	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Total Assets, net	$	—	$	—		$	—	$	—
Liabilities:
Commodity contracts, net	$	—	$	(86	)	$	—	$	(86	)
Foreign exchange contracts, net	—		(8,103		)	—		(8,103		)
Total Liabilities, net	$	—	$	(8,189	)	$	—	$	(8,189	)



	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets:
Commodity contracts, net	$	—	$	1,993		$	—	$	1,993
Total Assets, net	$	—	$	1,993		$	—	$	1,993
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts, net	$	—	$	(8,721	)	$	—	$	(8,721	)
Total Liabilities, net	$	—	$	(8,721	)	$	—	$	(8,721	)

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments, including financial assets and financial liabilities, and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities.

+ References+ Details

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]

Income tax expense was calculated based upon the following components of (loss) income from continuing operations before income tax:



	2013			2012			2011
Pretax (loss) income:
United States	$	(212,168	)	$	(66,102	)	$	(119,984	)
Outside the United States	184,214			175,059			137,108
Total pretax (loss) income	$	(27,954	)	$	108,957		$	17,124

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]

The components of income tax expense are as follows:



	2013			2012			2011
Current:
Foreign	$	47,740		$	38,113		$	32,649
State	1,274			(361		)	2,332
Total current	$	49,014		$	37,752		$	34,981
Deferred:
Federal	(23,397		)	20,884			20,247
Foreign	2,146			5,190			28,054
State	(404		)	(3,441		)	9,013
Total deferred	$	(21,655	)	$	22,633		$	57,314
Income tax expense	$	27,359		$	60,385		$	92,295

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]

The following reconciles the total income tax expense, based on the Federal statutory income tax rate of 35%, with the Company’s recognized income tax expense:



	2013			2012			2011
Statutory federal income tax (benefit) expense	$	(9,784	)	$	38,135		$	5,994
Permanent items	10,104			8,595			8,654
Exempt foreign income	(5,921		)	(5,760		)	(380		)
Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate	(19,182		)	(15,211		)	(14,132		)
State income taxes, net of federal (benefit) expense	(11,686		)	(2,164		)	1,242
Residual tax on foreign earnings	(6,958		)	29,844			18,943
FURminator purchase accounting benefit	—			(14,511		)	—
HHI purchase accounting benefit	(49,848		)	—			—
Valuation allowance	115,318			26,003			68,615
Unrecognized tax expense (benefits)	4,062			(4,386		)	(2,793		)
Inflationary adjustments	(245		)	(803		)	(1,472		)
Correction of immaterial prior period error	—			—			4,873
Nondeductible share compensation	1,669			684			1,953
Other, net	(170		)	(41		)	798
Income tax expense	$	27,359		$	60,385		$	92,295

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows:



	September 30,
	2013			2012
Current deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$	11,372		$	16,399
Restructuring	7,085			8,054
Inventories and receivables	24,296			22,495
Marketing and promotional accruals	14,146			8,270
Other	23,261			14,440
Valuation allowance	(32,342		)	(29,808		)
Total current deferred tax assets	$	47,818		$	39,850
Current deferred tax liabilities:
Inventories and receivables	(2,748		)	(2,618		)
Unrealized gains	(373		)	(1,153		)
Other	(11,738		)	(7,936		)
Total current deferred tax liabilities	$	(14,859	)	$	(11,707	)
Net current deferred tax assets	$	32,959		$	28,143
Noncurrent deferred tax assets:
Employee benefits	$	35,578		$	34,927
Restructuring and purchase accounting	340			371
Net operating loss and credit carry forwards	668,679			572,857
Prepaid royalty	6,956			7,006
Property, plant and equipment	9,692			3,255
Unrealized losses	2,136			2,521
Long-term debt	668			3,976
Intangibles	3,917			4,282
Other	5,268			7,866
Valuation allowance	(422,244		)	(354,992		)
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	$	310,990		$	282,069
Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment	(27,478		)	(15,337		)
Unrealized gains	(13,126		)	(15,803		)
Intangibles	(735,506		)	(596,199		)
Taxes on unremitted foreign earnings	(18,581		)	(29,231		)
Other	(9,073		)	(2,964		)
Total noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(803,764	)	$	(659,534	)
Net noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(492,774	)	$	(377,465	)
Net current and noncurrent deferred tax liabilities	$	(459,815	)	$	(349,322	)

Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012, and Fiscal 2011:



Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2010	$	12,808
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	1,658
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(823		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	596
Settlements	(1,850		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(3,376		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2011	$	9,013
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	773
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(1,308		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	776
Settlements	(1,737		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(1,640		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2012	$	5,877
Gross increase – tax positions in prior period	9,104
Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period	(327		)
Gross increase – tax positions in current period	516
Settlements	(15		)
Lapse of statutes of limitations	(1,348		)

Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2013	$	13,807

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]

Schedule of Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

The following tables provide additional information on the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans:



					Pension and Deferred Compensation Benefits								Other Benefits
	2013						2012						2013			2012
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	240,806					$	209,472					$	566		$	542
Liabilities assumed through acquisitions	14,716						—
Service cost	3,061						2,048						9			12
Interest cost	9,886						10,593						22			27
Actuarial loss (gain)	1,851						29,834						(58		)	(14		)
Participant contributions	59						182						—			—
Curtailments	(1,507					)	—						(135		)	—
Benefits paid	(15,925					)	(9,354					)	(1		)	(1		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	3,195						(1,969					)	—			—
Benefit obligation, end of year	$	256,142					$	240,806					$	403		$	566
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year	$	153,927					$	130,641					$	—		$	—
Assets acquired through acquisitions	6,680						—						—			—
Actual return on plan assets	16,759						20,112						—			—
Employer contributions	12,316						12,587						1			1
Employee contributions	59						182						—			—
Benefits paid	(15,925					)	(9,354					)	(1		)	(1		)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes	1,668						(241					)	—			—
Fair value of plan assets, end of year	$	175,484					$	153,927					$	—		$	—
Accrued Benefit Cost	$	(80,658				)	$	(86,879				)	$	(403	)	$	(566	)
Range of assumptions:
Discount rate	1.8		%	-	13.0	%	4.0		%	-	13.5	%	4.7		%	4.0		%
Expected return on plan assets	3.6		%	-	7.8	%	4.0		%	-	7.8	%	N/A			N/A
Rate of compensation increase	2.3		%	-	5.5	%	2.3		%	-	5.5	%	N/A			N/A

Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]



	Pension and Deferred Compensation Benefits									Other Benefits
	2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Service cost	$	3,061		$	2,048		$	2,543		$	9	$	12		$	11
Interest cost	9,886			10,593			10,380			22		27			27
Expected return on assets	(8,667		)	(8,225		)	(7,829		)	—		—			—
Amortization of prior service cost	—			72			—			—		—			—
Curtailment gain	(752		)	—			—			—		—			—
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss	2,112			828			8			8		(54		)	(52		)
Net periodic cost (benefit)	$	5,640		$	5,316		$	5,102		$	39	$	(15	)	$	(14	)

Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]

Below is a summary allocation of all pension plan assets as of the measurement date.



	Weighted Average Allocation
	Target				Actual
Asset Category	2013				2013		2012
Equity Securities	0	-	60	%	47	%	49	%
Fixed Income Securities	0	-	40	%	21	%	20	%
Other	0	-	100	%	32	%	31	%
Total	100%				100	%	100	%

Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments [Table Text Block]

The Company’s expected future pension benefit payments for Fiscal 2014 through its fiscal year 2023 are as follows:




2014	$	9,241
2015	8,536
2016	10,135
2017	10,376
2018	10,924
2019-2023	62,547

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Segment Information [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]

Segment total assets



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	2,360,733	$	2,243,472
Global Pet Supplies	948,832		956,043
Home and Garden Business	500,559		508,083
Hardware & Home Improvement	1,735,629		—
Total segments	5,545,753		3,707,598
Corporate	80,920		44,051
Total assets at year end	$	5,626,673	$	3,751,649

Segment long-lived assets (A)



	September 30,
	2013		2012
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	1,545,641	$	1,434,392
Global Pet Supplies	757,299		768,140
Home and Garden Business	437,606		445,774
Hardware & Home Improvement	1,335,390		—
Total segments	4,075,936		2,648,306
Corporate	67,832		41,916
Long-lived assets at year end	$	4,143,768	$	2,690,222


(A)	Includes all of the Company’s non-current assets.

Capital expenditures



	2013		2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	47,928	$	36,271	$	25,471
Global Pet Supplies	8,268		7,447		7,059
Home and Garden Business	2,395		3,091		3,630
Hardware & Home Improvement	23,385		—		—
Total segments	81,976		46,809		36,160
Corporate	—		—		—
Total Capital expenditures	$	81,976	$	46,809	$	36,160

Geographic Disclosures—Net sales to external customers



	2013		2012		2011
United States	$	2,411,409	$	1,772,138	$	1,780,127
Outside the United States	1,674,172		1,480,297		1,406,789
Total net sales to external customers	$	4,085,581	$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916

Geographic Disclosures—Long-lived assets (A)



	September 30,
	2013		2012
United States	$	3,218,523	$	1,988,632
Outside the United States	925,245		701,590
Long-lived assets at year end	$	4,143,768	$	2,690,222


(A)	Includes all of the Company’s non-current assets.

Segment information for the Company for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011, is as follows:

Net sales to external customers



	2013		2012		2011
Consumer batteries	$	931,647	$	948,652	$	953,301
Small appliances	740,289		771,568		777,823
Electric shaving and grooming	276,783		279,468		274,587
Electric personal care	254,858		250,251		248,442
Global Batteries & Appliances	2,203,577		2,249,939		2,254,153
Global Pet Supplies	621,834		615,508		578,905
Home and Garden Business	390,539		386,988		353,858
Hardware & Home Improvement	869,631		—		—
Total segments	$	4,085,581	$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916

Depreciation and amortization



	2013		2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	67,229	$	63,618	$	68,111
Global Pet Supplies	29,615		27,702		24,274
Home and Garden Business	11,685		13,296		12,375
Hardware & Home Improvement	31,364		—		—
Total segments	139,893		104,616		104,760
Corporate	—		—		—
Total Depreciation and amortization	$	139,893	$	104,616	$	104,760

Segment profit



	2013			2012		2011
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	237,544		$	244,442	238,864
Global Pet Supplies	91,080			85,866		75,564
Home and Garden Business	78,483			73,609		65,180
Hardware & Home Improvement	88,668			—		—
Total segments	495,775			403,917		379,608
Corporate expenses	62,141			51,514		53,967
Acquisition and integration related charges	48,445			31,066		36,603
Restructuring and related charges	34,012			19,591		28,644
Intangible asset impairment	—			—		32,450
Interest expense	375,625			191,911		208,329
Other expense, net	3,506			878		2,491
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	(27,954	)	$	108,957	$	17,124

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

+ References+ Details

Restructuring and Related Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by type of charge:



	2013			2012		2011
Costs included in cost of goods sold:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	2		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	—			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	228			2,941		1,679
Other associated costs	3,330			6,894		5,889
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	146			—		—
Other associated costs	6,278			—		273
Total included in cost of goods sold	$	9,984		$	9,835	$	7,841
Costs included in operating expenses:
Global Expense Rationalization initiatives:
Termination benefits	$	10,259		$	—	$	—
Other associated costs	1,056			—		—
Global Cost Reduction initiatives:
Termination benefits	6,351			3,079		10,155
Other associated costs	6,443			5,776		7,761
HHI Business and other restructuring initiatives:
Termination benefits	—			—		956
Other associated costs	(81		)	901		1,931
Total included in operating expenses	$	24,028		$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012		$	19,591	$	28,644



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Global Pet Supplies		Home and Garden Business		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	4,604	$	11,150	$	598	$	—	$	16,352
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	25,413	$	48,149	$	18,219	$	7,591	$	99,372
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	500	$	2,500	$	—	$	—	$	3,000



	Global Batteries & Appliances		Corporate		Total
Restructuring and related charges during Fiscal 2013	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Restructuring and related charges since initiative inception	$	10,070	$	1,247	$	11,317
Total future restructuring and related charges expected	$	3,939	$	151	$	4,090

The following table summarizes restructuring and related charges incurred by segment for Fiscal 2013, Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2011:



	2013		2012		2011
Cost of goods sold:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	1,143	$	5,094	$	756
Hardware & Home Improvement	6,246		—		—
Global Pet Supplies	2,595		4,741		7,085
Total restructuring and related charges in cost of goods sold	$	9,984	$	9,835	$	7,841
Operating expenses:
Global Batteries & Appliances	$	13,627	$	2,487	$	5,338
Global Pet Supplies	8,556		5,395		9,567
Home and Garden Business	598		912		2,704
Corporate	1,247		962		3,194
Total restructuring and related charges in operating expenses	$	24,028	$	9,756	$	20,803
Total restructuring and related charges	$	34,012	$	19,591	$	28,644

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the remaining accrual balance associated with the Global Cost Reduction Initiatives and the activity during Fiscal 2013:



	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Accrual balance at September 30, 2012	$	3,252		$	1,095		$	4,347
Provisions	5,276			525			5,801
Cash expenditures	(3,576		)	(1,235		)	(4,811		)
Non-cash items	(25		)	39			14
Accrual balance at September 30, 2013	$	4,927		$	424		$	5,351
Expensed as incurred ^(A)	$	1,303		$	9,248		$	10,551

Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the remaining accrual balance associated with the Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives and the activity during Fiscal 2013:



	Termination Benefits			Other Costs			Total
Accrual balance at September 30, 2012	$	—		$	—		$	—
Provisions	8,997			(12		)	8,985
Cash expenditures	(2,060		)	(25		)	(2,085		)
Non-cash items	383			2			385
Accrual balance at September 30, 2013	$	7,320		$	(35	)	$	7,285
Expensed as incurred (A)	$	1,264		$	1,068		$	2,332

______________________________


(A)	Consists of amounts not impacting the accrual for restructuring and related charges.

Acquisitions (Tables) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Sep. 30, 2011

Dec. 17, 2012

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs

$ 48,445

$ 31,066

$ 36,603

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following reflects the Company's pro forma results had the results of the HHI Business been included for all periods presented.



	2013			2012		2011
Net sales:
Reported Net sales	$	4,085,581		$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916
HHI Business adjustment (1)	191,777			973,648		975,096
Pro forma Net sales	$	4,277,358		$	4,226,083	$	4,162,012

Net (loss) income:
Reported Net (loss) income (2) (3)	$	(55,313	)	$	48,572	$	(75,171	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	4,942			76,120		77,035
Pro forma Net (loss) income	$	(50,371	)	$	124,692	$	1,864

Basic (loss) income per share:
Reported Basic (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.94	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.47		1.51
Pro forma Basic (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.41	$	0.04

Diluted (loss) income per share (4):
Reported Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.91	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.43		1.51
Pro forma Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.34	$	0.04


(1)	The results related to the HHI Business adjustment do not reflect the TLM Taiwan business as stand alone financial data is not available for the periods presented. The TLM Taiwan business is not deemed material to the operating results of the Company.


(2)	Included in Reported Net (loss) income for Fiscal 2013, is an adjustment of $49,848 to record the income tax benefit resulting from the reversal of U.S. valuation allowances on deferred tax assets as a result of the HHI Business acquisition. For information pertaining to the income tax benefit, see Note 9, “Income Taxes.”


(3)	Included in Reported Net (loss) income for Fiscal 2013, is $36,932, of Acquisition and integration related charges as a result of the HHI Business acquisition. For information pertaining to Acquisition and integration related charges, see Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies - Acquisition and Integration Related Charges.”


(4)	For Fiscal 2013, the Company has not assumed the exercise of common stock equivalents as the impact would be antidilutive due to the loss reported.

Shaser, Inc. [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs

4,828

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

The fair values recorded for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Shaser, including a reconciliation to the preliminary valuation reported as of December 30, 2012, are as follows:



	Preliminary Valuation December 30, 2012			Adjustments / reclassifications			Final Valuation September 30, 2013
Cash	$	870		$	—		$	870
Intangible asset	35,500			(6,200		)	29,300
Other assets	2,679			(2,531		)	148
Total assets acquired	$	39,049		$	(8,731	)	$	30,318
Total liabilities assumed	14,398			(5,566		)	8,832
Total identifiable net assets	24,651			(3,165		)	21,486
Noncontrolling interest	(38,954		)	(46		)	(39,000		)
Goodwill	63,880			3,269			67,149
Total identifiable net assets	$	49,577		$	58		$	49,635

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Shaser:



Negotiated sales price	$	50,000
Preliminary working capital adjustment	(423		)
Final working capital adjustment	58
Final purchase price	$	49,635

HHI Business [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs

36,932

Business Acquisition, Property Plant and Equipment Adjustment

$ 10,007

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the preliminary consideration paid for the HHI Business:



Negotiated sales price, excluding TLM Taiwan	$	1,300,000
Working capital and other adjustments at December 17, 2012 close	(10,738		)
Final working capital adjustment	(7,669		)
Final purchase price, excluding TLM Taiwan	$	1,281,593
Negotiated sales price, TLM Taiwan	100,000
Final TLM Taiwan working capital and other adjustments	(6,500		)
Total HHI Business purchase price	$	1,375,093

The preliminary valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed for the HHI Business, including a reconciliation to the preliminary valuation reported as of December 30, 2012, is as follows:



	HHI Business Preliminary Valuation December 30, 2012			TLM Taiwan Preliminary Valuation June 30, 2013		Adjustments / reclassifications			Preliminary Valuation September 30, 2013
Cash	$	17,406		843		$	5,836		$	24,085
Accounts receivable	104,641			11		4,007			108,659
Inventory	207,160			1,135		62			208,357
Prepaid expenses and other	13,311			2,148		(6,176		)	9,283
Property, plant and equipment	104,502			36,750		(2,861		)	138,391
Intangible assets	470,000			17,100		2,000			489,100
Other long-term assets	3,051			124		4,339			7,514
Total assets acquired	$	920,071		$	58,111	$	7,207		$	985,389
Accounts payable	130,140			—		7,967			138,107
Deferred tax liability - current	7,081			—		83			7,164
Accrued liabilities	37,530			241		4,966			42,737
Deferred tax liability - long-term	104,708			1,930		9,791			116,429
Other long-term liabilities	11,231			8,089		453			19,773
Total liabilities assumed	$	290,690		$	10,260	$	23,260		$	324,210
Total identifiable net assets	629,381			47,851		(16,053		)	661,179
Noncontrolling interest	(2,235		)	—		(1,704		)	(3,939		)
Goodwill	662,116			45,649		10,088			717,853
Total net assets	$	1,289,262		$	93,500	$	(7,669	)	$	1,375,093

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]

The following reflects the Company's pro forma results had the results of the HHI Business been included for all periods presented.



	2013			2012		2011
Net sales:
Reported Net sales	$	4,085,581		$	3,252,435	$	3,186,916
HHI Business adjustment (1)	191,777			973,648		975,096
Pro forma Net sales	$	4,277,358		$	4,226,083	$	4,162,012

Net (loss) income:
Reported Net (loss) income (2) (3)	$	(55,313	)	$	48,572	$	(75,171	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	4,942			76,120		77,035
Pro forma Net (loss) income	$	(50,371	)	$	124,692	$	1,864

Basic (loss) income per share:
Reported Basic (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.94	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.47		1.51
Pro forma Basic (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.41	$	0.04

Diluted (loss) income per share (4):
Reported Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(1.06	)	$	0.91	$	(1.47	)
HHI Business adjustment (1)	0.09			1.43		1.51
Pro forma Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(0.97	)	$	2.34	$	0.04

Quarterly Results (unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Quarterly Results (unaudited) [Abstract]

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]

Fiscal 2013:



	Quarter Ended
	September 30, 2013			June 30, 2013		March 31, 2013			December 30, 2012
Net sales	$	1,137,732		$	1,089,825	$	987,756		$	870,268
Gross profit	396,493			382,759		322,904			288,156
Net (loss) income	(36,705		)	36,130		(41,232		)	(13,439		)
Basic net (loss) income per common share	$	(0.70	)	$	0.69	$	(0.79	)	$	(0.26	)
Diluted net (loss) income per common share	$	(0.70	)	$	0.69	$	(0.79	)	$	(0.26	)

Fiscal 2012:



	Quarter Ended
	September 30, 2012		July 1, 2012		April 1, 2012			January 1, 2012
Net sales	$	832,576	$	824,803	$	746,285		$	848,771
Gross profit	279,925		291,696		260,031			284,026
Net income (loss)	5,513		58,649		(28,660		)	13,070
Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	0.11	$	1.14	$	(0.56	)	$	0.25
Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	0.10	$	1.13	$	(0.56	)	$	0.25

Significant Accounting Policies Stock Compensation Activity (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Oct. 21, 2010	Jun. 16, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant						3,333
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	52,034	51,608	51,092
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		$ 3,450
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				4,626	600
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense	43,861	29,164	30,389
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	700	863
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	32,176	24,408
Special Termination Benefits [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted Stock or Unit Expense		131	467
spb_PerformanceBasedRsusMember [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	652	703
spb_TimeBasedRsusMember [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	48	160
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	1,118	1,931	1,645
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 39.11	$ 28.45	$ 28.97
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Grant Date Fair Value	43,723	54,931	47,656
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(1,211)	(520)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.25	$ 29.83
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested, Grant Date Fair Value Value	(34,216)	(15,509)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	700	863
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 45.97	$ 28.28
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period	(302)	(57)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 30.36	$ 28.49
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Grant Date Fair Value	(9,168)	(1,624)
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	32,176	24,408
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number	0	13	123
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 0.00	$ 28.00	$ 24.20
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Grant Date Fair Value	0	364	2,977
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period	(13)	(110)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value	$ 28.00	$ 23.75
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested, Grant Date Fair Value Value	$ (364)	$ (2,613)
Performance Based RSUs 1 Year Vesting [Member] \| spb_PerformanceBasedRsusMember [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	90
Performance Based RSUs 2 Year Vesting [Member] \| spb_PerformanceBasedRsusMember [Domain]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross	562

Significant Accounting Policies Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Rollforward (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Jul. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	$ (7,050)		$ (7,050)	$ (225)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(55,313)	48,572	(75,171)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521)		(38,521)	(33,435)	(14,446)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			(6,622)	(8,602)	(10,607)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax			(2,509)	1,545	4,428
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax			4,248	(11,932)	(770)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax			(4,883)	(18,989)	(6,949)
Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			136	0	0
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(2,291)		(2,291)	218	(1,327)	(5,755)
Valuation allowance adjustment			658	908	(331)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax			(2,509)	1,545	4,428
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax			(2,013)	(1,824)	(5,992)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax			(920)	3,097	13,422
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			(2,933)	1,273	7,430
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax			(234)	(636)	(2,671)
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(29,180)		(29,180)	(33,428)	(21,496)	(20,726)
Valuation allowance adjustment	(86)	(782)			3,529
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments and Tax		(15,682)	8,097		(6,344)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			9,457	(14,782)	(6,336)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax					2,037
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax			4,248	(11,932)	(770)
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(7,050)		(7,050)	(225)	8,377	18,984
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax			(6,622)	(8,602)	(12,857)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax			(6,622)	(8,602)	(10,607)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			203	0	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent			(6,622)	(8,602)	(12,857)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax			0	0	2,742
Valuation allowance adjustment			0	0	(492)
General and Administrative Expense [Member] \| Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax			373	0	113
Cost of Sales [Member] \| Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax		900	1,571		(174)
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] \| Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), before Tax		0	(584)		69
HHI Business [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax			$ (5,123)	$ 3,632

Significant Accounting Policies Acquisition and Integration Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	$ 48,445	$ 31,066	$ 36,603
HHI Business [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Integration costs	8,864	0	0
Employee termination costs	356	0	0
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	27,712	0	0
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	36,932	0	0
Shaser, Inc. [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	4,828	0	0
Furminator [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	2,270	7,938	0
Black Flag [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	154	3,379	0
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	553	4,186	531
Russell Hobbs Merger [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Line Items]
Integration costs	3,452	10,168	23,084
Employee termination costs	217	3,900	8,105
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs	39	1,495	4,883
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	$ 3,708	$ 15,563	$ 36,072

Significant Accounting Policies Net Income (Loss) per Share (Details) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net Income (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	52,034	51,608	51,092
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	1,701	0
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted	52,034	53,309	51,092

Significant Accounting Policies Other Policies (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation	$ (20,141)	$ (3,936)	$ (2,482)
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities	(818)	5,360	(58,023)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax	9,388	1,654	3,370
Advertising Expense	22,971	20,706	30,673
Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs	246,090	198,152	201,480
Minimum [Member] \| Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	20 years
Minimum [Member] \| Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	2 years
Maximum [Member] \| Building and Building Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	40 years
Maximum [Member] \| Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	15 years
Restatement Adjustment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation		3,936	2,482
Scenario, Previously Reported [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation		0	0
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities		$ 1,424	$ (60,505)

- Definition

Cost incurred during the reporting period in transporting goods and services to customers. Includes freight-out costs.

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Significant Accounting Policies Concentration of Risk (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries, Percent	41.00%	46.00%	44.00%
Concentration Risk, Customer	0.1759	.23	.24
Accounts Receivable, Major Customer, Percentage	11.00%	13.00%

Inventory (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves	$ 97,290	$ 58,515
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves	40,626	23,434
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves	495,007	370,684
Inventory, Net	$ 632,923	$ 452,633

- Definition

Carrying amount, net of reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods which are partially completed. This inventory is generally comprised of raw materials, labor and factory overhead costs, which require further materials, labor and overhead to be converted into finished goods, and which generally require the use of estimates to determine percentage complete and pricing.

+ References+ Details

Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Land and Land Improvements	$ 164,654	$ 88,580
Machinery and Equipment, Gross	405,126	247,065
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	616,448	354,011
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment	203,897	139,994
Construction in Progress, Gross	46,668	18,366
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 412,551	$ 214,017

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	$ 1,476,672	$ 694,245	$ 610,338
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	786,616	85,875
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(4,189)	(1,968)
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	1,178,050	841,068	826,795
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	331,000	22,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	5,982	(4,277)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	985,116	873,861	857,114
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	188,281	82,118
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		(3,450)
Amortization of Intangible Assets	(77,779)	(63,666)	(57,695)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	753	(5,155)
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	333,500	268,556	268,148
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	67,149	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(2,205)	408
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	547,353	545,426	545,804
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	1,927	542
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	440,776	447,112	481,473
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	29,379	0
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		(920)
Amortization of Intangible Assets	(35,553)	(32,892)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(162)	(2,389)
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	714,724	0	0
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	717,853	0
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	(3,129)	0
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	330,771	0	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	331,000	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(229)	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	146,461	0	0
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	158,100	0
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	(11,372)	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(267)	0
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	239,077	237,932	170,285
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	0	70,023
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	1,145	(2,376)
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	216,426	212,142	205,491
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	14,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	4,284	(4,819)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	245,227	264,622	219,243
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	802	65,118
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		(2,530)
Amortization of Intangible Assets	(21,379)	(19,503)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	1,182	(2,766)
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill Including Bankruptcy Reorganization	189,371	187,757	171,905
Goodwill, Acquired During Period	1,614	15,852
Goodwill, Translation Adjustments	0	0
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	83,500	83,500	75,500
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	8,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	0	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	152,652	162,127	156,398
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	17,000
spb_ReclassificationFromIndefiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsToFiniteLivedIntangibleAssets		0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	(9,475)	(11,271)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	0	0
Maximum [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	725,127	683,223
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ (44,932)	$ (40,186)	$ (38,320)
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Maximum [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	$ 1,178,050	$ 841,068	$ 826,795
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	331,000	22,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	5,982	(4,277)
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	547,353	545,426	545,804
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	1,927	542
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	330,771	0	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	331,000	0
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(229)	0
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	216,426	212,142	205,491
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	14,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	4,284	(4,819)
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	83,500	83,500	75,500
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	8,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	$ 985,116	$ 873,861	$ 857,114
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	188,281	82,118
Amortization of Intangible Assets	77,779	63,666	57,695
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	753	(5,155)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Average Annual Amortization Expense, Next 5 Years	78,500
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	2,163,166	1,714,929
Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	440,776	447,112	481,473
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	29,379	0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	35,553	32,892
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(162)	(2,389)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	988,129
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	146,461	0	0
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	158,100	0
Amortization of Intangible Assets	11,372	0
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	(267)	0
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	477,232
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	245,227	264,622	219,243
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	802	65,118
Amortization of Intangible Assets	21,379	19,503
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	1,182	(2,766)
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	461,653
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	152,652	162,127	156,398
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	0	17,000
Amortization of Intangible Assets	9,475	11,271
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Translation Adjustments	0	0
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	236,152
Technology Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	172,105	90,924
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(39,028)	(22,768)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	133,077	68,156
Amortization of Intangible Assets	16,260	9,133	6,817
Technology Assets [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years
Technology Assets [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	17 years
Technology Assets [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	8 years
Technology Assets [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years
Technology Assets [Member] \| Global Pet Supplies [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	4 years
Technology Assets [Member] \| Global Pet Supplies [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	9 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	885,895	796,235
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(160,768)	(113,012)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	725,127	683,223
Amortization of Intangible Assets	44,932	40,186	38,320
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	15 years
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Customer Relationships [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	20 years
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	171,572	150,829
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(44,660)	(28,347)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	126,912	122,482
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 16,587	$ 14,347	$ 12,558
Trade Names [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	1 year
Trade Names [Member] \| Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	12 years
Trade Names [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	5 years
Trade Names [Member] \| Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	8 years
Trade Names [Member] \| Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	3 years

Debt (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months	$ 102,921
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3,230,579	1,664,917
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net	(11,716)	4,383
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	102,921	16,414
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations	3,115,942	1,652,886
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two	79,252
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three	77,717
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four	671,668
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five	11,906
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five	2,287,115
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	111,307	25,400	0
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	21,574	2,946	15,420
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	8.50%	10.90%
Other Long-term Debt	28,468	18,059
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	5.70%	4.30%
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0	0
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	6.20%	6.20%
Capital Lease Obligations	67,402	26,683
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	0	370,175
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	5.10%
Senior Notes [Member] \| Due December 17, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	594,709	0
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	4.70%	0.00%
Senior Notes [Member] \| Due September 4, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	300,000
Senior Notes	300,000	0
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.60%	0.00%
Secured Debt		950,000
Senior Notes [Member] \| Due September 4, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	850,000	0
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	3.00%	0.00%
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	0.00%	9.50%
Secured Debt	0
Notes 6.75% [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	6.80%	6.80%
Unsecured Debt	300,000	300,000
spb_Notes9.5Pik [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	105,640
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	10,911
Notes 6.375% due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	520,000
Notes 6.375% due 2020 [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	6.40%	0.00%
Unsecured Debt	520,000	0
Notes 6.625% due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt	570,000
Notes 6.625% due 2022 [Member] \| Unsecured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate	6.60%	0.00%
Unsecured Debt	570,000	0
spb_TenderedDuringTenderOfferConsentPeriod [Member] \| spb_Notes9.5Pik [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	893,067
spb_TenderedAfterTenderOfferConsentPeriodPriorToExpirationOfTenderOffer [Member] \| spb_Notes9.5Pik [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	5,000
spb_NotTenderedDuringOfferPeriod [Member] \| spb_Notes9.5Pik [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of Unsecured Debt	51,933
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	$ 5,667

Debt Additional Details (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended									12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Due December 17, 2019 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Due December 17, 2019 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Due September 4, 2019 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] Due September 4, 2019 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] Due December 17, 2019 [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Senior Notes [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Senior Notes [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 HHI Business [Member] Revolving Credit Facility [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Canada, Dollars Senior Notes [Member] Due December 17, 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	$ 21,574	$ 2,946	$ 15,420									$ 5,485
Secured Debt											950,000
Payments of Financing Costs														19,328
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs	60,850	11,231	12,616	323								16,381			16,907	206
Repayments of Senior Debt	571,093	155,061	224,763
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity				288,901
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity				400,000	300,000
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs	111,307	25,400	0												2,421
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt										300,000			800,000				100,000
Senior Notes						0	370,175	594,709	0	300,000	0
Line of Credit Lender Restrictions				8,559
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 37,191

Derivative Financial Instruments Balance in Statement of Financial Position (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	$ (38,521)	$ (33,435)	$ (14,446)
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	10,470	9,965
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	2,281	3,237
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	5,092	3,072
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	2,138	3,196
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	108,480	172,581
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	4	(1,627)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Effect	(32)	320
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	416	985
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	3	1,017
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Accounts Payable [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	450	9
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] \| Accounts Payable [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	55	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	255,909	202,453
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(2,287)	(1,409)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Effect	637	565
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	1,719	1,194
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Accounts Payable [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	4,577	3,063
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	65	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Accounts Payable [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	5,323	3,967
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	0	2,926
Foreign Exchange [Member] \| Fair Value Hedging [Member] \| Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	143	41
Brass [Member] \| Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 7,418

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Derivative Financial Instruments Income and AOCI Effects (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended						3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2013 Commodity Contract [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Commodity Contract [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Commodity Contract [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Commodity Contract [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Commodity Contract [Member] Cost of Sales [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Commodity Contract [Member] Other Expense [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Commodity Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Commodity Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Commodity Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Contract [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Interest Rate Contract [Member] Interest Expense [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Interest Rate Contract [Member] Interest Expense [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Other Expense [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Other Expense [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Other Expense [Member] Fair Value Hedging [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Cost of Goods, Total [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]	Jul. 01, 2012 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Loss							$ (55)	$ 0	$ 0
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion				(2,615)	(1,750)								(88)								(3,667)	(3,506)		(487)
Derivative Instruments, Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion										(632)		(1,148)			(864)	(3,319)					(12,384)	(611)		(131)	(474)
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing										(39)		94			0	(205)				0		0	0		0
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion						1,606								15						(282)			884		61
Derivative Instruments, Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion											2,617									632			920
Derivative Instruments, Loss Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing											(47)										0			0
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Instruments	(2,013)	(1,824)	(5,992)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	920	(3,097)	(13,217)
Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness, Net	(39)	94	(252)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments																	(3,597)	5,916	(5,052)
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (3,652)	$ 5,916	$ (5,052)

Derivative Financial Instruments Additional Details (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Credit Risk Valuation Adjustment, Derivative Assets	$ 5	$ 46
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(38,521)	(33,435)	(14,446)
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	108,480	172,581
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	255,909	202,453
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Effect	637	565
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	2,248
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(2,287)	(1,409)
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Tax Effect	(32)	320
Price Risk Cash Flow Hedge Unrealized Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months	8
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	4	(1,627)
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Zinc [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	16,235	29,207
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	8,000	15,000
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Brass [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	7,418
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	1,000
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Silver, Ounces
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	980
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount	45,000
Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value	$ 450	$ 50

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, Long-term and Short-term, Combined Amount	$ 3,218,863	$ 1,669,300
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	3,297,411	1,804,831
Other Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	1,993
Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	1,993
Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(8,189)	(8,721)
Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(8,189)	(8,721)
Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(8,103)	(8,721)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(8,103)	(8,721)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0	0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Assets [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		1,993
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		1,993
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Assets [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net		0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(86)
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	0
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	(86)
Commodity Contract [Member] \| Other Liabilities [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Derivative, Fair Value, Net	$ 0

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended				12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013 spb_OtherForeignCountriesMember [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 UNITED STATES	Sep. 30, 2013 BRAZIL	Sep. 30, 2013 Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Foreign Tax Authority [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 UNITED STATES	Sep. 30, 2012 UNITED STATES	Sep. 30, 2013 HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Furminator [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Other Current Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Current Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Other Current Liabilities [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Current Liabilities [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Other Assets [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Other Assets [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Amount	$ (9,784)	$ 38,135	$ 5,994
spb_DistributedEarningsOfForeignSubsidiaries	12,506	21,163	39,391
spb_TaxExpenseRelatedToDistributionOfForeignEarnings	109	3,278	771
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	409,589
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	1,515,344
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local	1,551,341
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign	111,186
spb_DeferredTaxAssetsDomesticOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpectedToExpireUnused	301,202
spb_DeferredTaxAssetStateAndLocalOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpectedToExipreUnused	357,938
spb_DeferredTaxAssetForeignOperatingLossCarryforwardsExpectedToExpireUnused	102,576
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	454,586	384,800						32,843	35,484	421,743	349,316
spb_GrossAmountOfTaxableEarningsOnRepatriation	45,735
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	13,807	5,877	9,013	12,808
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	10,115
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Effect Deferred Tax Assets	3,692
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	9,104	773	1,658
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions	(327)	(1,308)	(823)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions	516	776	596
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities	(15)	(1,737)	(1,850)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations	(1,348)	(1,640)	(3,376)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost															11,372	16,399
spb_IncomeTaxReconciliationPermanentItems	10,104	8,595	8,654
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)	47,740	38,113	32,649
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent	35.00%
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic	(212,168)	(66,102)	(119,984)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign	184,214	175,059	137,108
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	(27,954)	108,957	17,124
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)	1,274	(361)	2,332
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	49,014	37,752	34,981
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(23,397)	20,884	20,247
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	2,146	5,190	28,054
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(404)	(3,441)	9,013
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(21,655)	22,633	57,314
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	27,359	60,385	92,295
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Restructuring Charges															7,085	8,054			340	371
spb_DeferredTaxAssetsInventoriesAndReceivables	24,296	22,495
spb_DeferredTaxLiabilityInventoriesAndReceivables	(2,748)	(2,618)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Accrued Liabilities															14,146	8,270
Deferred Tax Assets, Other															23,261	14,440			5,268	7,866
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Current	(32,342)	(29,808)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current	47,818	39,850
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current	32,959	28,143
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current	(14,859)	(11,707)
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits																			35,578	34,927
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards	668,679	572,857
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Income	6,956	7,006
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, Plant and Equipment	9,692	3,255
spb_DeferredTaxAssetUnrealizedLossesOnDerivativesAndCurrencyTranslation	2,136	2,521
spb_DeferredTaxAssetsPremiumDiscountAndIssuanceCostsOnLtDebt	668	3,976
Deferred Tax Assets, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3,917	4,282
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	(422,244)	(354,992)
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	69,786				(2,641)	72,427	25,877					49,848		14,511
spb_IncomeTaxReconciliationHHIPurchaseAccountingImpact	49,848
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent	310,990	282,069
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment	(27,478)	(15,337)
Name:spb_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesUnrealizedGainsOnDerivativesAndCurrencyTranslation	(13,126)	(15,803)															(373)	(1,153)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill and Intangible Assets	(735,506)	(596,199)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	(18,581)	(29,231)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other	(9,073)	(2,964)															(11,738)	(7,936)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent	(803,764)	(659,534)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent	(492,774)	(377,465)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	(459,815)	(349,322)											123,593
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Exempt Income, Amount	(5,921)	(5,760)	(380)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount	(19,182)	(15,211)	(14,132)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount	(11,686)	(2,164)	1,242
spb_IncomeTaxReconciliationRepatriatedEarnings	(6,958)	29,844	18,943
spb_IncomeTaxReconciliationFurminatorPurchaseAccountingImpact	0	(14,511)	0
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount	115,318	26,003	68,615
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Amount	4,062	(4,386)	(2,793)
spb_IncomeTaxReconciliationInflationaryAdjustments	(245)	(803)	(1,472)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount	0	0	4,873
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	(170)	(41)	798
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	3,671	3,564
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense	$ 8	$ (1,184)	$ (1,422)

Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months	$ 9,241
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	(80,658)	(86,879)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	5.70%
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	29,180	33,428
spb_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomePensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansTaxEffect	817	4,392
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two	8,536
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three	10,135
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four	10,376
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five	10,924
spb_AmortizationPeriodTransitionObligation	20 years
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter	62,547
United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	66,895	75,580
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	58,458	51,721
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.80%	4.30%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.80%
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term	P15Y
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	256,142	240,806	209,472
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	3,061	2,048	2,543
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	9,886	10,593	10,380
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	1,851	29,834
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	59	182
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(15,925)	(9,354)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)	3,195	(1,969)
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	175,484	153,927	130,641
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	16,759	20,112
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	12,316	12,587
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	1,668	(241)
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	(80,658)	(86,879)
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	(8,667)	(8,225)	(7,829)
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	(752)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)	0	72	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	2,112	828	8
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	5,640	5,316	5,102
Defined Benefit Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Maximum Contractual Term	10
spb_AgeWhenHeathCareBenefitsBeginAccruing	40
spb_AgeWhenHeathCareBenefitsEndAccruing	65
Other Postretirement Benefit Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	403	566	542
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost	9	12	11
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost	22	27	27
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)	(58)	(14)
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid	(1)	(1)
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer	1	1
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent	(403)	(566)
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	4.70%	4.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Curtailments	0	0	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	8	(54)	(52)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost	39	(15)	(14)
Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	189,247	165,226
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	117,026	102,206
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate	3.90%	5.30%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	4.70%	5.40%
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	3.60%	4.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	2.30%	2.30%
Maximum [Member] \| Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets	7.80%	7.80%
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase	5.50%	5.50%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	32,772	20,520
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	6,658	0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	25,686	31,201
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	110,368	102,206
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	0	0
Defined Contribution Pension [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	11,095	1,935	4,999
Equity Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	60.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	47.00%	49.00%
Equity Funds [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	42,165	37,187
Equity Funds [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	46,521	38,507
Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Equity Funds [Member] \| Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	40.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	21.00%	20.00%
Fixed Income Funds [Member] \| United States Pension Plan of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	16,293	14,534
Fixed Income Funds [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	15,868	15,661
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Minimum	0.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations Range Maximum	100.00%
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations	32.00%	31.00%
Other than Securities Investment [Member] \| Foreign Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
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Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Apr. 01, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	$ 4,143,768,000				$ 2,690,222,000				$ 4,143,768,000	$ 2,690,222,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									81,976,000	46,809,000	36,160,000
Assets	5,626,673,000				3,751,649,000				5,626,673,000	3,751,649,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation	6.3				4.3				6.3	4.3
Operating Income (Loss)									351,177,000	301,746,000	227,944,000
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs									48,445,000	31,066,000	36,603,000
Restructuring Charges									34,012,000	19,591,000	28,644,000
Asset Impairment Charges									0	0	32,450,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									139,893,000	104,616,000	104,760,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net	1,137,732,000	1,089,825,000	987,756,000	870,268,000	832,576,000	824,803,000	746,285,000	848,771,000	4,085,581,000	3,252,435,000	3,186,916,000
Interest Expense									375,625,000	191,911,000	208,329,000
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)									(3,506,000)	(878,000)	(2,491,000)
spb_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeReorganizationItemsAndIncomeTaxes						108,957,000			(27,954,000)		17,124,000
Corporate Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	67,832,000				41,916,000				67,832,000	41,916,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									0	0	0
Assets	80,920,000				44,051,000				80,920,000	44,051,000
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									62,141,000	51,514,000	53,967,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									0	0	0
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
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Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									47,928,000	36,271,000	25,471,000
Assets	2,360,733,000				2,243,472,000				2,360,733,000	2,243,472,000
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									237,544,000	244,442,000	238,864,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									67,229,000	63,618,000	68,111,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									2,203,577,000	2,249,939,000	2,254,153,000
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	757,299,000				768,140,000				757,299,000	768,140,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									8,268,000	7,447,000	7,059,000
Assets	948,832,000				956,043,000				948,832,000	956,043,000
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									91,080,000	85,866,000	75,564,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									29,615,000	27,702,000	24,274,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									621,834,000	615,508,000	578,905,000
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	437,606,000				445,774,000				437,606,000	445,774,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									2,395,000	3,091,000	3,630,000
Assets	500,559,000				508,083,000				500,559,000	508,083,000
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									78,483,000	73,609,000	65,180,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									11,685,000	13,296,000	12,375,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									390,539,000	386,988,000	353,858,000
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	1,335,390,000				0				1,335,390,000	0
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									23,385,000	0	0
Assets	1,735,629,000				0				1,735,629,000	0
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									88,668,000	0	0
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									31,364,000	0	0
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									869,631,000	0	0
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	4,075,936,000				2,648,306,000				4,075,936,000	2,648,306,000
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment									81,976,000	46,809,000	36,160,000
Assets	5,545,753,000				3,707,598,000				5,545,753,000	3,707,598,000
Operating Income Before Acquisition and Integration Costs, Restructuring and Related Charges									495,775,000	403,917,000	379,608,000
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization									139,893,000	104,616,000	104,760,000
UNITED STATES
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	3,218,523,000				1,988,632,000				3,218,523,000	1,988,632,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									2,411,409,000	1,772,138,000	1,780,127,000
spb_OtherForeignCountriesMember [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
spb_NoncurrentAssets	925,245,000				701,590,000				925,245,000	701,590,000
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									1,674,172,000	1,480,297,000	1,406,789,000
Venezuela Hyperinflation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	1,953,000
Consumer Batteries [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									931,647,000	948,652,000	953,301,000
Small Appliances [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									740,289,000	771,568,000	777,823,000
Electric Shaving and Grooming Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									276,783,000	279,468,000	274,587,000
Electric Personal Care Products [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net									$ 254,858,000	$ 250,251,000	$ 248,442,000

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$ 41,829	$ 34,327	$ 40,298
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	39,491
Accrual for Environmental Loss Contingencies	5,055
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	33,376
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	27,906
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	23,471
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	14,578
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	34,298
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	$ 173,120

Related Party Transactions (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2012

Jan. 07, 2011

Jun. 16, 2010

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

36.00%

Related Party Transactions

Merger Agreement and Exchange Agreement


•	for so long as the Harbinger Parties and their affiliates beneficially own 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of SB Holdings, the Harbinger Parties and the Company will cooperate to ensure, to the greatest extent possible, the continuation of the structure of the SB Holdings board of directors as described in the Stockholder Agreement;


•	the Harbinger Parties will not effect any transfer of equity securities of SB Holdings to any person that would result in such person and its affiliates owning 40% or more of the outstanding voting securities of SB Holdings, unless specified conditions are met; and


•	the Harbinger Parties will be granted certain access and informational rights with respect to SB Holdings and its subsidiaries.

spb_SpbSharesContributedByHarbingerPartiesToHarbingerGroupInc

27,757

spb_MinimumOwnershipPercentage

90.00%

spb_HarbingerParties [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

64.00%

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

12.70%

spb_SharesOfHrgStockReceivedByHarbingerParties

119,910

spb_HrgSharesOwnedByHarbingerParties

129,860

spb_HarbingerPartiesOwnershipOfHrg

93.30%

spb_HrgMember [Domain]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent

54.40%

Maximum [Member]

Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners

40.00%

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Restructuring and Related Charges Summary (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 34,012,000	$ 19,591,000	$ 28,644,000
Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	9,984,000	9,835,000	7,841,000
Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	24,028,000	9,756,000	20,803,000
Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	5,351,000	4,347,000
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	5,801,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	99,372,000
Total Expected Restructuring Costs	102,400,000
Restructuring Charges	16,352,000	18,690,000	25,484,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	3,000,000
Payments for Restructuring	(4,811,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	14,000
Other Restructuring Costs	10,551,000
HHI Business [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6,228,000
Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	7,285,000	0
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	8,985,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	11,317,000
Total Expected Restructuring Costs	15,500,000
Restructuring Charges	11,317,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	4,090,000
Payments for Restructuring	(2,085,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	385,000
Other Restructuring Costs	2,332,000
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	115,000	901,000	3,160,000
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	4,927,000	3,252,000
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	5,276,000
Payments for Restructuring	(3,576,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	(25,000)
Other Restructuring Costs	1,303,000
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	228,000	2,941,000	1,679,000
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6,351,000	3,079,000	10,155,000
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	7,320,000	0
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	8,997,000
Payments for Restructuring	(2,060,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	383,000
Other Restructuring Costs	1,264,000
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,954	0	0
Employee Severance [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	10,259,689	0	0
Employee Severance [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	146,000	0	0
Employee Severance [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	0	956,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	424,000	1,095,000
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	525,000
Payments for Restructuring	(1,235,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	39,000
Other Restructuring Costs	9,248,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	3,330,000	6,894,000	5,889,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6,443,000	5,776,000	7,761,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Reserve	(35,000)	0
Increase (Decrease) in Restructuring Reserve	(12,000)
Payments for Restructuring	(25,000)
Restructuring Reserve, Translation Adjustment	2,000
Other Restructuring Costs	1,068,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	0	0	0
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,055,891	0	0
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6,278,000	0	273,000
Other restructuring costs [Member] \| Other Restructuring [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	(81,000)	901,000	1,931,000
Home and Garden Business [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	598,000	912,000	2,704,000
Home and Garden Business [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	18,219,000
Restructuring Charges	598,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	0
Corporate Segment [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,247,000	962,000	3,194,000
Corporate Segment [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	7,591,000
Restructuring Charges	0
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	0
Corporate Segment [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	1,247,000
Restructuring Charges	1,247,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	151,000
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	1,143,000	5,094,000	756,000
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	13,627,000	2,487,000	5,338,000
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	25,413,000
Restructuring Charges	4,604,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	500,000
Global Batteries and Appliances [Member] \| Global Expense Rationalization Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	10,070,000
Restructuring Charges	10,070,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	3,939,000
Hardware & Home Improvement [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	6,246,000	0	0
Global Pet Supplies [Member] \| Cost of Sales [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	2,595,000	4,741,000	7,085,000
Global Pet Supplies [Member] \| Operating Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	8,556,000	5,395,000	9,567,000
Global Pet Supplies [Member] \| Global Cost Reduction Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Cost Incurred to Date	48,149,000
Restructuring Charges	11,150,000
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	$ 2,500,000

Acquisitions Balance Sheet Items (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended										12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended																	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Apr. 08, 2013	Jun. 16, 2010	Sep. 30, 2013 Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 HHI Business [Member]	Apr. 08, 2013 HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Preliminary Valuation at March 31, 2013 [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Preliminary Valuation at December 30, 2012 [Member] Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Preliminary Valuation at December 30, 2012 [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Apr. 08, 2013 TLM Taiwan [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. [Member] Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Maximum [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Patented Technology [Member] Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Patented Technology [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Patented Technology [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Licensing Agreements [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Licensing Agreements [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Licensing Agreements [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Technology Assets [Member] Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Customer Relationships [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Licensing Agreements [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Licensing Agreements [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Patented Technology [Member] Shaser, Inc. [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Patented Technology [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Patented Technology [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Dec. 17, 2012 Trade Names [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] Minimum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Trade Names [Member] Maximum [Member] HHI Business [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Unsecured Debt [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Percentage of Holders Needed to Accelerate Bonds																																															25.00%
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents										$ 870				$ 843	$ 24,085		$ 870	$ 17,406
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Cash						0					5,836
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles										29,300							35,500
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables														11	108,659			104,641
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Assets											4,007
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory														1,135	208,357			207,160
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory											62
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other														2,148	9,283			13,311
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initital Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Prepaid Expenses and Other											(6,176)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment														36,750	138,391			104,502
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Property, Plant, and Equipment											(2,861)
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net	(22,162)	7,124	29,522								7,022
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill														17,100	489,100			470,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Intangibles						(6,200)					2,000
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets										148				124	7,514		2,679	3,051
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financial Liabilities										8,832							14,398
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Other Long-term Assets						(2,531)					4,339
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets				58,111						30,318					985,389		39,049	920,071
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Total Assets Acquired						(8,731)					7,207
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable														0	138,107			130,140
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Financial Liabilities											7,967
Business Combination, Purchase Price Allocation, Deferred Tax Asset (Liability), Net, Current														0	7,164			7,081
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Deferred Tax Liabilities Current											83
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other														241	42,737			37,530
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Accrued Liabilities											4,966
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent														1,930	116,429			104,708
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Noncurrent											9,791
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other														8,089				11,231
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Other Long-term Liabilities											453
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities															19,773
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities				10,260											324,210			290,690
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Total Liabilities Assumed						(5,566)					23,260
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net				47,851						21,486					661,179		24,651	629,381
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments, Net Assets Acquired						(3,165)					(16,053)
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value										(39,000)				0	3,939		38,954	2,235
Business Acquisition, Working Capital and Other Adjustments						58				(423)					(7,669)	(10,738)			(6,500)
Business Acquisition, Preliminary Purchase Price										49,635					1,281,593
Business Acquisition, Negotiated Purchase Price										50,000					1,300,000				100,000
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Equity Interests						(46)					(1,704)
Goodwill										67,149				45,649	717,853		63,880	662,116
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments						3,269					10,088
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net				93,500						49,635					1,375,093		49,577	1,289,262
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Consideration Transferred						58
Inventory Adjustments															31,000
Business Acquisition, Property Plant and Equipment Adjustment															10,007
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	1,375,093
Fair Value Input, Royalty Rate																							2.50%	16.00%		4.00%	5.00%		3.00%	5.00%	4.00%			10.50%											1.00%	3.50%
Fair Value Input, Customer Retention Rate																																			95.00%
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate						3.00%																			3.00%	2.50%	31.00%	2.50%	2.50%	5.00%		2.50%	5.00%												2.50%	16.00%
Indefinite-Lived Trade Names	1,178,050	841,068	826,795												331,000
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate						17.00%																													12.00%			12.00%		11.00%	12.00%		12.00%
Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross																																												4,100
Finite-Lived Customer Relationships, Gross															90,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	(459,815)	(349,322)													123,593
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount	69,786										49,848
Fair Value Input, Income Tax Rate						35.00%																														17.00%	35.00%	35.00%		35.00%	35.00%		35.00%		17.00%	35.00%
Finite-Lived License Agreements, Gross																																							13,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life																					20 years														20 years			5 years		13 years	10 years		8 years
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs	48,445	31,066	36,603			4,828	0	0			36,932	0	0
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired																				56.00%
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					36.00%					44.00%												40.00%
Finite-Lived Patents, Gross									$ 29,300																																	$ 51,000

Acquisitions Pro Forma Results (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jul. 01, 2012	Apr. 01, 2012	Jan. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net	$ 1,137,732	$ 1,089,825	$ 987,756	$ 870,268	$ 832,576	$ 824,803	$ 746,285	$ 848,771	$ 4,085,581	$ 3,252,435	$ 3,186,916
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue									4,277,358	4,226,083	4,162,012
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest									(55,313)	48,572	(75,171)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)									(50,371)	124,692	1,864
Earnings Per Share, Basic	$ (0.70)	$ 0.69	$ (0.79)	$ (0.26)	$ 0.11	$ 1.14	$ (0.56)	$ 0.25	$ (1.06)	$ 0.94	$ (1.47)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic									$ (0.97)	$ 2.41	$ 0.04
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	$ (0.70)	$ 0.69	$ (0.79)	$ (0.26)	$ 0.10	$ 1.13	$ (0.56)	$ 0.25	$ (1.06)	$ 0.91	$ (1.47)
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted									$ (0.97)	$ 2.34	$ 0.04
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount									69,786
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs									48,445	31,066	36,603
HHI Business [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue									191,777	973,648	975,096
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)									4,942	76,120	77,035
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic									$ 0.09	$ 1.47	$ 1.51
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted									$ 0.09	$ 1.43	$ 1.51
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount									49,848
Business Combination, Acquisition and Integration Related Costs									$ 36,932	$ 0	$ 0

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance	$ 37,376	$ 21,870	$ 14,128	$ 4,351
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Charged to Cost and Expense	15,506	7,742	9,777
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions	0	0	0
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Adjustments	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Description of Business (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013
Description of Business [Abstract]
Number of Countries in which Entity Operates	140

Building and improvements

Machinery, equipment and other