Recalls this week include convertible hand trucks, ceiling fans, and electric ranges
More than 250,000 hand trucks are being recalled this week because of a faulty wheel hub.
Fiat Chrysler adds 467K SUVs to recall for fuel pump relays that could cause stalling
Fiat Chrysler is adding more than 467,000 Dodge and Jeep SUVs worldwide to a recall from last year to fix a potential stalling problem.
State-by-state breakdown of used cars with unrepaired recalls
Carfax, a company that sells vehicle history reports to dealers and car buyers, searched recalls and state registration databases and found that more than 46 million cars are on U.S. roads with recalled parts that have yet to be repaired.
Consumer watchdog asks FDA to ban antifungal tablets linked to liver damage
A consumer safety group is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to pull certain antifungal tablets off the market, because of risks of liver damage.
Before you buy: How to find out if a used car has an unrepaired safety recall
About 5 million used cars under recall were sold last year before the recalled parts were fixed.
FDA approves new Novartis drug for multiple myeloma
Federal health officials have approved a new drug from Swiss drugmaker Novartis to treat a form of bone marrow cancer.
AP EXCLUSIVE: Fed predicts up to 10 derailments a year of trains hauling crude oil or ethanol
The federal government predicts that trains hauling crude oil or ethanol will derail an average of 10 times a year over the next two decades.
Mercedes recalls more than 147,000 vehicles to fix engine compartment seal that may spark fire
Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 147,000 sedans and station wagons made over the past few years to fix a problem with an engine compartment seal that could spark a fire.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls nearly 62,000 vehicles over passenger side air bag flaw
Jaguar Land Rover North America is recalling 61,793 vehicles because the front, passenger-side air bag may be disabled if a lightweight adult sits in the seat.
Student in grave condition among 7 infected with 'superbug' at Los Angeles hospital
Among the seven people infected by a "superbug" outbreak tied to medical instruments at a Los Angeles hospital is an 18-year-old student who has spent nearly three months in the hospital and is in grave condition, his attorney said.
5 things to know about the government's Takata air bag recall investigation
Japanese auto parts maker Takata Corp. isn't cooperating with the government's investigation of its air bags, the National Highway Safety Administration said Friday as it imposed fines of $14,000 a day that will continue until key safety information is provided.
GM hires new legal chief to replace man criticized by senators over ignition switch recall
General Motors has hired a top lawyer from a large plastics and chemical company as its new general counsel.
West Virginia oil train 1 of 3 that recently derailed with tank cars meeting safer standards
The fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in West Virginia is one of three in the past year involving tank cars that already meet a higher safety standard than what federal law requires — leading some to suggest even tougher requirements that industry representatives say would be prohibitively costly.
2015 Volkswagen Jetta boasts new turbo diesel, freshened styling
For 2015, Volkswagen's best-selling vehicle, the Jetta compact sedan, builds on its fine road handling character and adds a nicer interior, freshened front and rear styling, new safety features and a more fuel thrifty diesel engine.
Drugmaker enlists support from lawmakers, women's groups to boost bid for female sex pill
The makers of a twice-rejected pill designed to boost female libido are resubmitting their drug to federal health regulators, following a recent lobbying blitz by politicians, women's groups and consumer advocates aimed at pushing it onto the market.
West Virginia train derailment sends tanker with crude oil into river; sparks house fire
A train carrying crude oil derailed in southern West Virginia on Monday, sending at least one tanker into the Kanawha River and sparking a house fire, officials said.
GM recalls more than 81,000 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 cars for power steering problem
General Motors is recalling more than 81,000 vehicles because of problems that can cause power steering to fail.
Apples modified to resist bruising get federal OK; first ones may be available in late 2016
Don't expect to see them soon, but they could be coming to your local grocery store — two types of apples genetically modified to resist turning brown after they're bruised or sliced.
Recalls this week include fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, bicycles, motorcycles
About 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers are being recalled because of a faulty valve that can make the device ineffective.
FDA Oks new drug for hard-to-treat thyroid cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new drug for hard-to-treat thyroid cancer, two months ahead of schedule.