EXHIBIT 23.1



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We have issued our reports  dated May 15, 2000,  accompanying  the  consolidated
financial  statements and financial  statement  schedule  included in the annual
report of Labtec Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2000.  We hereby
consent to the  incorporation  by reference of said reports in the  Registration
statement of Labtec Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 333-04991).


/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP


Portland, Oregon
May 15, 2000