Recalls this week include cribs, lighting fixtures, bicycle components, cameras
A line of cribs with a defect that can cause injury to a baby are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Aspen Foods recalls nearly 2 million pounds of chicken after 3 salmonella cases in Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Illinois-based Aspen Foods is recalling nearly 2 million pounds of raw, frozen chicken products over concerns they might be contaminated with salmonella.
Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrids worldwide for stalling problem
Toyota is recalling 625,000 Prius hybrid vehicles worldwide because they can stall without warning.
Subaru recalls 32,400 compact cars; front passenger air bags may not inflate in a crash
Subaru is recalling 32,400 Impreza compact cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the front passenger air bag from inflating in a crash.
Nissan recalls 270K vehicles worldwide; start buttons can stick and suddenly shut down engines
Nissan is recalling about 270,000 vehicles worldwide because the ignition start buttons can malfunction and unexpectedly shut down the engine.
Avon recalls 27,000 nut choppers after reports of metal fragments breaking off
Federal safety officials are warning consumers not to use a nut chopper sold by Avon after reports that metal fragments from the device can break off into food.
Johnson & Johnson posts 2Q profit, results beat Street expectations
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $4.52 billion.
Recalls this week include kettles, fireplaces, slingshots, fireworks, pellet stoves
Slingshots with a wrist strap problem that has already caused facial fractures in one user are among this week's recalled consumer products.
House nears approval of bipartisan bill speeding drug approvals, boosting biomedical research
Pressed by industry and patients' groups, the House is nearing approval of a bipartisan bill that would speed federal approval of drugs and medical devices and boost biomedical research.
General Motors recalling nearly 780,000 SUVs; rear power lift gates can fall unexpectedly
General Motors is recalling nearly 780,000 crossover SUVs mainly in North America because the rear power lift gates can suddenly fall and hit people.
Fiat Chrysler adds 88,000 Dodge Challengers to giant Takata air bag recall
Fiat Chrysler is adding more than 88,000 Dodge Challengers to a recall of cars with potentially faulty Takata air bags.
Hearth & Home recalls about 2,500 gas fireplaces because of fire hazard
Hearth & Home Technologies is recalling about 2,500 gas fireplaces because of defect that poses a fire hazard.
Land Rover recalls 65,000 SUVs in US; software glitch can cause doors to open while in motion
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling about 65,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the doors may not latch properly and could open while being driven.
General Motors recalls more than 196K Hummers to fix blower motor controls that can overheat
General Motors is recalling more than 196,000 Hummer SUVs worldwide because the ventilation fan motor controls can overheat and start a fire.
Continental recalls 3,800 tires due to risk of tread separation, no accidents reported
Tire maker Continental on Wednesday recalled 3,800 car tires due to risk of tread separation.
FDA approves combination pill from Novartis to reduce heart failure deaths
Government regulators have approved a new pill from Novartis to treat heart failure.
Honda's new chief: Product development needs more time, better communication to keep quality
Honda's new CEO Takahiro Hachigo is promising to take more time in product development, and to bring his company together as a team to avoid the quality lapses that have led to shrinking profits at the Japanese automaker.
Recalls this week include inflatable baby floats, snowmobiles, golf cars
A line of inflatable baby floats with a bad seam that can leak air are among this week's recalled consumer products.
Ford recalls 430K cars, saying software problem could prevent drivers from turning off engine
Ford is recalling 433,000 vehicles, including 2015 Focus, C-MAX and Escape models, because of a software problem that could keep their engines running after drivers try to shut them down.
FDA approves new combination pill for cystic fibrosis from Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Federal health officials have approved a new combination drug for the most common form of cystic fibrosis, the debilitating inherited disease that causes internal mucus buildup, lung infections and early death.