Fiat Chrysler CEO: Company, auto industry must adapt to stricter US auto safety enforcement
Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says his company will adjust to stricter enforcement of auto safety rules by the U.S. government.
AP Source: Takata to declare 33.8M air bags defective; largest auto recall in US history
A person briefed on the matter says air bag maker Takata Corp. has agreed to declare 33.8 million of its inflator mechanisms defective, nearly doubling the number recalled in the U.S. so far.
US safety agency to hold public hearing on Fiat Chrysler's compliance in 20 recalls
The U.S. government's highway safety agency says it will hold a public hearing in July to determine if Fiat Chrysler has met its legal obligations in 20 safety recalls.
Recalls involved in scheduled US government hearing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday it will hold a hearing July 2 to determine if Fiat Chrysler met requirements to notify customers and fix safety problems in 20 safety recalls covering more than 10 million vehicles in the U.S.
Dog food company recalls frozen product distributed in 4 states over salmonella concerns
A specialty dog food company is voluntarily recalling a frozen product distributed in four states over fears of possible salmonella contamination.
Recalls this week include toy police cars, recliners, safety gates, show shovels
More than 13,000 toy police cars have been recalled because a piece can detach and poses a choking hazard to children.
Pernix shares jump after FDA expands approval of Treximet migraine drug for pediatric use
Shares of Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. jumped Friday after the Food and Drug Administration expanded approval of the migraine drug Treximet.
Blue Bell signs agreements with Texas, Oklahoma to inform states of positive listeria tests
Blue Bell Creameries has signed agreements with health officials in Texas and Oklahoma requiring the company to inform the states whenever there is a positive test result for listeria in its products or ingredients.
Ikea recalling about 75,000 safety gates after malfunctions lead to 3 injuries
Ikea is recalling approximately 75,000 safety gates because the gates may fail to stay closed.
By the numbers: Death toll from faulty General Motors small-car ignition switches hits 100
The death toll from crashes caused by faulty ignition switches in 2.6 million older General Motors small cars has reached 100.
Recalls this week include cribs, axes, power reclining furniture
Cribs and furniture for babies are being recalled this week because they contain excessive levels of lead.
FDA scrutinizes benefit of Vertex Pharmaceuticals combination pill to treat cystic fibrosis
Federal health regulators have questions about the benefits of an experimental combination drug for cystic fibrosis developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, including whether the addition of a second drug ingredient adds to the pill's effectiveness.
Baby's Dream recalls cribs and furniture with excessive levels of lead paint
Baby's Dream Inc. is recalling about 4,600 cribs and assorted pieces of furniture because they contain excessive levels of lead paint, which can cause nervous system damage and delayed development if ingested.
US government reopens probe into Jeep, Dodge sun visors after reports that some caught fire
The U.S. government is reopening an investigation into Jeep and Dodge sun visors after reports that some caught fire even after a recall repair.
Recalls this week include: Kaleidoscopes, jumpstart batteries, bicycle batteries, mattresses
A line of portable jumpstart batteries that can overheat and cause a fire are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Honda's profit drops on air bag recall woes despite strong sales in Asia, perks of weak yen
Honda's profit for the fiscal fourth quarter dropped 43 percent as the costs of air bag recalls offset the positives of a weak yen and strong vehicle sales in Asia.
FDA files court order to bar Medtronic from producing problematic drug pumps
The Food and Drug Administration has filed a court order against medical device giant Medtronic over repeated problems with its implantable drug pumps that went uncorrected for years.
Recalls this week include vacuum cleaners, bicycles, computer battery packs, pajamas
Vacuum cleaners that pose an electric shock risk to users are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Mylan makes cash-and-stock offer for Perrigo official; Perrigo has said offer is too low
Generic drugmaker Mylan is making official its $32 billion-plus offer for over-the-counter medicines maker Perrigo despite opposition from a larger rival that wants to buy Mylan.