1 EXHIBIT 16.1 700 One Prudential Plaza 130 E. Randolph Drive Chicago, IL 60601-6203 (312) 856-0200 GRANT THORNTON LLP Accountants and Management Consultants The U.S. Member Firm of Grant Thornton International April 12, 1996 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: SELFIX, INC. - FILE NO. 0-17237 Dear Sir or Madam: We have read the first three paragraphs of Item 4 of the Form 8-K of Selfix, Inc. dated April 12, 1996 and agree with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, /s/ Grant Thornton LLP