Goodwill And Intangible Assets Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangibles (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	$ 835,454	$ 826,795
Additions	22,000
Effect of translation	(13,341)
Global Batteries & Appliances [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	540,588	545,804
Additions	0
Effect of translation	(5,216)
Global Pet Supplies [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	211,366	205,491
Additions	14,000
Effect of translation	(8,125)
Home and Garden Business [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Trade names Not Subject to Amortization	83,500	75,500
Additions	8,000
Effect of translation	$ 0