Consumer safety

About 400,000 solar LED umbrellas have been recalled after reports of lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panel overheating, causing the product to have unsafe fire and burn hazards.

In 2021, consumers lost a record $547 million to romance scams, according to a report from the Federal Trade Commission.

Ford is recalling nearly a quarter-million heavy duty pickup trucks in the U.S. because the drive shafts can fracture and cause a loss of power.

Regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason

The emerging marketplace of consumer-initiated lab testing may be worth more than $2 billion by 2025, according to Quest Diagnostics.

U.S. auto safety regulators have stepped up a series of investigations into multiple engine fires that have plagued Hyundai and Kia vehicles for more than six years

Equifax will offer Spanish translated credit reports to consumers online and through the mail, the credit reporting company said.

As costs rise, interest rates are not keeping up. That means you may want to shop around with regard to where you keep your cash.