SPECTRUM BRANDS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS OF DR. JOHN N. OBRIEN AND KENNETH L. PETERSON AS MEMBERS OF ITS NEWLY FORMED ADVISORY BOARD

Spectrum Brands Corporation (OTCBB:SPBR), a diversified holding company, is pleased to announce their wholly owned subsidiary, Spectrum Homeland Security Solutions (SHSS), has appointed Dr. John N. OBrien and Kenneth L. Peterson as members of its newly formed advisory board.

Hauppauge, New York -- November 16, 2001 -- Spectrum Brands Corporation (OTCBB:SPBR), a diversified holding company, is pleased to announce their wholly owned subsidiary, Spectrum Homeland Security Solutions (SHSS), has appointed Dr. John N. OBrien and Kenneth L. Peterson as members of its newly formed advisory board.

Dr. OBrien* has held significant positions for the United States Government. In addition, he has analyzed threats posed by terrorists, along with threats against our nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons production facilities. He was a member of the elite research group formed by the United States Congress called the "Technical Support Organization For Nuclear Safeguards". With over forty published reports and books he has continued to stay abreast and comment on the security of nuclear facilities and weapons grade materials. Dr. O'Brien continues to be nationally renowned on international and national energy policies.

Kenneth L. Peterson* has extensive national and international experience in all phases of the agriculture industry. With his knowledge of the agricultural and pet industry, Mr. Peterson has an acute and unique ability to develop innovative and successful approaches to various markets. He has been responsible for technology licensing, franchising and marketing for numerous companies, both public and private.

Spetrum Homeland Security Solutions, Inc.
Spectrum Brands Corporation, a diversified holding company, is pleased to announce the formation of their wholly owned subsidiary, Spectrum Homeland Security Solutions Inc., (SHSS). SHSS provides services and products for personal, corporate and governmental security. These services will address bio-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, computer network security, as well as home and office security solutions. Additionally, Spectrum Brands announced the appointment of Michael J. Burns as CEO and Chairman of the company. Mr. Burns is a former senior management professional with the following: Barnes & Noble Inc., Prudential Securities, Citibank and Ernst & Young/D & T. In addition, Mr. Burns is currently an active computer security consultant for a governmental agency

About Spectrum Brands Corporation
Spectrum Brands Corporation provides services and products for personal, corporate and governmental security. The company provides consulting and solutions addressing bio-terrorism, cyber-terrorism and computer network security as well as home and office security solutions.

Please visit www.spectrumbrandscorp.com or call Stan Wunderlich, 800-625-2236 for additional information.

*Additional biographical information available upon request.

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