Letter from Grant Thornton LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission

EX-16.1 3 dex161.htm LETTER FROM GRANT THORNTON LLP TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Letter from Grant Thornton LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission

Exhibit 16.1

[Grant Thornton LLP Letterhead]

April 7, 2004

Office of the Chief Accountant

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20549

RE:	Playtex Apparel Retirement Savings Plan for Hourly Puerto Rican Employees File number 001-03344

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have read Item 4 of the Form 8-K of the Playtex Apparel Retirement Savings Plan for Hourly Puerto Rican Employees dated April 6, 2004 and agree with the statements concerning our firm contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Grant Thornton LLP

Grant Thornton LLP