Children's beds recalled over strangulation, risk of death

Two children were trapped in the bed rails of the Zipadee Kids convertible house bed frames and Montessori floor beds.

The voice of Mario, Charles Martinet, steps down after nearly 3 decades

Nintendo of America confirmed Monday that Martinet will now serve in the role of “Mario Ambassador,” traveling around the world to promote the beloved plumber, signing autographs and performing Nintendo character voices.

Nissan recalling 236k Sentras over possible steering control problem

Nissan is recalling 236,000 Sentra sedans due to a tie rod in the car’s suspension that could bend or break, causing the driver to lose steering control.

Novato Lucky grocery store closed due to rat infestation

Health officials have temporarily closed the Lucky grocery store in Novato following an investigation into rats on the premises.

Costco recalls portable chargers after reported fire on commercial flight

Costco is recalling 350,000 portable phone chargers after several reports surfaced of it catching fire, including on a commercial flight. 

1.5M dehumidifiers recalled due to overheating, fires, and burn risks

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold at major retailers nationwide have been recalled after hundreds of reports that the machines overheated, and in some cases caught fire and caused property damage.

Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout

Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."

Shopper shocked by nearly $2,800 grocery bill: ‘Panic mode’

An Ohio woman was shocked when what was meant to be a routine order for a few hundred dollars of groceries from Kroger turned into a nearly $2,800 bill.

Ice cream recalled in nearly 20 states for Listeria contamination

A possible Listeria contamination has prompted a recall of Real Kosher Ice Cream's Soft Serve On The Go cups. Two people have experienced an illness that led to hospitalization.

Which age group tips the worst? Survey reveals tipping frustrations

Most of us are just tired of tipping our servers and stylists, according to a new survey by Bankrate that found 66 percent of Americans take issue with the tipping culture in this country. 

Auto warranty robocaller hit with nearly $300M fine from FCC

The enterprise, which did business under a slew of names, is accused of dialing numbers included on the National Do Not Call Registry, among other serious violations.

Home prices fell in Bay Area cities, experiencing biggest declines in country: study

A new study suggested that the Bay Area’s housing market was seeing one of the nation’s largest cooldowns, as 13 local cities were among a list of the top 18 U.S. spots, where home prices were falling.

Overstock's website changes to Bed Bath & Beyond domain

The online retailer Overstock.com is dumping its name online and has become Bed & Bath & Beyond, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.