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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
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SCOTT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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SCOTT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
One Chagrin Highlands
2000 Auburn Drive, Suite 400
Beachwood, Ohio 44122

April 19, 2001

Dear Fellow Stockholder:

According to our latest records, we have not yet received your proxy for the important Special Meeting of Stockholders of Scott Technologies, Inc. to be held on May 3, 2001. Your Board of Directors has unanimously recommended that stockholders vote FOR the proposed merger with Tyco International Ltd.

Please help your company avoid the expense of further solicitation by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card today.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Mark A. Kirk

Mark A. Kirk
President and Chief Executive Officer

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