EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.'s 33-61610, 33-87950 and 333-21413 of Sunbeam Corporation on Form S-8 of our report dated April 16, 1999, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sunbeam Corporation for the year ended December 31, 1998. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 11, 1999