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Jula recalls fall wedge – risk of injury
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Jula recalls fall wedge – risk of injury

The Jula store is recalling plastic folding wedges because they risk breaking during use and can cause injury.
Ingrosso and Wahlgren on the list of shame
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Ingrosso and Wahlgren on the list of shame

Both Pernilla Wahlgren and Bianca Ingrosso are listed among the companies that consumers have been most annoyed with during the year – the so-called shame list.
New way of calculating food costs could hit hard
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New way of calculating food costs could hit hard

The Swedish Consumer Agency has drastically lowered its forecast for household food costs next year, more than prices are expected to fall. This could have consequences for many
This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices
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This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices

The government has appointed a food price commission to monitor price developments – and ensure that prices are not surreptitiously raised before the food VAT reduction in April next year. Now the food giants and stores will have their eyes on them, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
After fatal accident – slide recalled
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After fatal accident – slide recalled

The company Hags AB is recalling a slide after a fatal accident when a child got stuck with his reflective vest.
Large companies risk fines for misleading prices
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Large companies risk fines for misleading prices

Black Friday is just around the corner. Now seven large companies risk fines if they do not tighten up and provide the correct price information in their offers, the Swedish Consumer Agency announces
Tips before the phenomenon Black Friday or "Black Period"
Living in Sweden

Tips before the phenomenon Black Friday or "Black Period"

This year, the Black Friday is November 28th. From being a single Friday with sales, Black Friday has become much more
High levels of hazardous substances in fake Labubus
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High levels of hazardous substances in fake Labubus

High levels of banned chemicals have been found in pirated Labubu dolls, the Swedish Chemicals Agency reports. The plastic in the faces of five out of seven dolls tested contained large amounts of the banned substance DEHP
The Minister on the sales fraud: "Abuse of the law"
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The Minister on the sales fraud: "Abuse of the law"

Minister of Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD) is calling for stricter measures against stores that cheat with sale prices. This is completely unacceptable behavior, he says
New Black Friday scam: How stores get around the law
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New Black Friday scam: How stores get around the law

Hundreds of thousands of prices in Swedish online stores have already been raised ahead of expected reductions for Black Friday at the end of November. When price increases are greater than ten percent, then something could be suspicious, says Isabella Ahmadi, consumer expert at Prisjakt
One in Eight Children in Sweden Lives in Poverty, Report Finds
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One in Eight Children in Sweden Lives in Poverty, Report Finds

Every eighth child lives in poverty in Sweden, according to the Save the Children child poverty report. This means 276,000 vulnerable children
New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn
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New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn

The Government wants to raise the ceiling for how large loans home buyers can take and soften the requirement for amortizations. The Central Bank, National Debt Office and National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) are among those who warn of risks with the proposals
Regretting an Advent Calendar Purchase: What You Need to Know
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Regretting an Advent Calendar Purchase: What You Need to Know

Advent calendar with everything from makeup to tea and fishing lures has increased in popularity. Despite the price tag often being several thousand kronor
Tips for Selling Gold: What to Consider Beforehand
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Tips for Selling Gold: What to Consider Beforehand

Read the contract terms carefully, check up on the company and read reviews from people who have previously sold gold to them. These are the main tips from the Consumer Agency's guide to those who want to sell their gold online or over the counter
Gold Prices Surge as Complaints Against Private Sellers Rise
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Gold Prices Surge as Complaints Against Private Sellers Rise

During the latest gold rush, not only has the price of the precious metal skyrocketed. Also, the reports to the Consumer Agency from private individuals who feel cheated by companies that buy gold are steadily moving upwards
Bianca Ingrosso Faces Million-Krona Fine for Covert Advertising
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Bianca Ingrosso Faces Million-Krona Fine for Covert Advertising

Bianca Ingrosso must stop doing covert advertising for her products. Otherwise, there is a risk of a fine of millions, warns the Consumer Ombudsman (KO)
Gold Buyer Guldbrev to List on Stockholm Stock Exchange Amid Criticism
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Gold Buyer Guldbrev to List on Stockholm Stock Exchange Amid Criticism

Gold certificates will be listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The company, which buys gold, has been questioned for its marketing methods
Activity Toys Pose Serious Injury Risks for Children in EU Survey
Business News

Activity Toys Pose Serious Injury Risks for Children in EU Survey

Many so-called activity toys for children – for example swings – can be dangerous. Barely a fifth meet the EU's safety requirements, according to a survey
Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026
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Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose that the food VAT be temporarily reduced from 12 to 6 percent in April next year. A food price commission will keep track of the food giants actually lowering the prices
Cycleurope Recalls Child Helmets Lelle and Boo for Safety Risks
Sweden News

Cycleurope Recalls Child Helmets Lelle and Boo for Safety Risks

Customs Seize Over 1,200 Counterfeit Labubu Dolls
Sweden News

Customs Seize Over 1,200 Counterfeit Labubu Dolls

Monster doll Labubu continues its winning streak around the world. But there are many who want to earn a kronor on the popular dolls and there are plenty of counterfeits
Consumer Agency's Proposed Telemarketing Ban Could Cost Thousands of Jobs
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Consumer Agency's Proposed Telemarketing Ban Could Cost Thousands of Jobs

The Consumer Agency believes that telephone sales should be prohibited. The chairman of the industry organization Kontakta, Tina Wahlroth, means that it would hit hard on many, especially young people
Swedish Consumer Agency Proposes Ban on Telephone Sales
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Swedish Consumer Agency Proposes Ban on Telephone Sales

The Swedish Consumer Agency proposes that telephone sales be completely banned. The business method is problematic in its basic construction
Misleading Car Warranty Companies Continue to Emerge
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Misleading Car Warranty Companies Continue to Emerge

Agneta received an invoice for an extended new car warranty from a company she had never heard of. The company claims that they have taken over the customers from "Fordonsverket", which has long been proven to be a scam
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