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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM  (A) THE
REGISTRANTS FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999  AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH (B) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> ROYAL APPLIANCE MFG. CO
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