Paloma presents report to gov't on probe into CO poisoning

TOKYO, Japan - Paloma Industries Ltd. President Toshihiro Kobayashi (L) presents to an industry ministry official on July 31 results of its in-house probe into carbon monoxide poisoning accidents that resulted from defective gas water heaters. (Kyodo)

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