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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8 No. 333-43812, No. 333-90889 and No. 333-58807) pertaining to the
Acorn Products, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997 Nonemployee Director Stock
Incentive Plan, the Registration Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-43810 and No.
333-32087) pertaining to the Acorn Products, Inc. Amended and Restated 1997
Stock Incentive Plan, and the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-32809)
pertaining to the Acorn Products, Inc. Deferred Equity Compensation Plan for
Directors of our report dated February 23, 2001 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedules of Acorn Products, Inc.
included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.


                                            /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

                                            ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Columbus, Ohio
April 17, 2001