Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

Gov't scolds Paloma over fatal CO poisonings

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese trade minister Toshihiro Nikai (L) reprimands Paloma Industries Ltd. President Toshihiro Kobayashi (R) Aug. 28 over 21 fatal carbon monoxide poisonings caused by his company's defective gas water heaters. The government issued an emergency order for the company to speed up free repairs of the product. (Kyodo)

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