A perfect example of stupid gov't rules-and-regulations...
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.canadiandriver.com/thenews/2008/12/16/mini-cooper-s%e2%80%99s-recalled-to-modify-protruding-tailpipes.htm">Protruding tailpipes may burn your legs...!!!</a></li></ul>
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<img src="http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/N/t/ag_07mini_rear.jpg">
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But the manufacturer should take steps to prevent people from accidentally coming in contact with it while operating the vehicle normally. Nothing wrong with that.