Toyota issues US safety warning

Carmaker Toyota has warned of safety problems with floor mats on some of its US models, which may cause the accelerator pedal to stick.

The problem affects seven models of Toyota and Lexus cars and trucks in the US, where owners have been told to remove floormats on the driver's side.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Toyota would be recalling affected vehicles.

It has had reports of 100 incidents, involving 17 crashes and five deaths.

Toyota said it would be launching a safety campaign on specific Toyota and Lexus vehicles.