Product Warranties - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Maximum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other current liabilities	1 year
Minimum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other noncurrent liabilities	1 year

Minimum length, in years, of a product warranty for it to be recorded in other noncurrent liabilities.

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