Consent of Independent Accountants




We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No.  33-39529,  No.  333-76935,  No.  333-57504,  and No.
333-85846) of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc. of our report dated June 21, 2002
relating to the financial  statements of Crown Cork & Seal Company,  Inc. 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan, which appears in this Form 11-K.







/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
June 24, 2002