Exhibit 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Forms 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 Statements (Forms S-8 No. 333-32809
and No. 333-63294) pertaining to the Acorn Products, Inc. Deferred Equity
Compensation Plan for Directors of our report dated February 21, 2002, 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, 2002.



                                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

                                                     ERNST & YOUNG LLP


Columbus, Ohio
March 25, 2003