Have you ordered electrical gadgets for someone as a Christmas present? Or maybe you received one? Then it might be time to check whether the purchased hairdryer or kettle meets the safety requirements.
SwedenThe children's cardigan "Melina star" is being recalled because the buttons can come loose, which could pose a life-threatening risk to small children, writes the Swedish Consumer Agency.
SwedenToxic, flammable and electrically conductive – this year, customs have had a record number of products destroyed that would otherwise have ended up in Swedish homes. Most of them are toys. We may have saved many lives, says Sukhwinder Kaur at the Swedish Customs.
SwedenHealthier teeth at a lower cost. That was the goal. But the government support has instead led to dentists raising their prices and not lowering patients' costs. In addition, teeth are being extracted unnecessarily. This is shown by the National Audit Office's review.
Swedish politicsThe Jula store is recalling plastic folding wedges because they risk breaking during use and can cause injury.
SwedenBoth 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.
BusinessThe 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. It is the weakest in society that this will hit, says Sharon Lavie, savings economist at Lendo.
BusinessThe 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).
BusinessThe company Hags AB is recalling a slide after a fatal accident when a child got stuck with his reflective vest.
SwedenBlack 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.
BusinessThis year, the Black Friday is November 28th. From being a single Friday with sales, Black Friday has become much more. But stores have gradually extended the sales period, first to a week and now to a whole month called Black Month.
SwedenHigh 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.
SwedenMinister 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.
BusinessHundreds 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.
BusinessEvery eighth child lives in poverty in Sweden, according to the Save the Children child poverty report. This means 276,000 vulnerable children.
SwedenThe 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.
BusinessAdvent calendar with everything from makeup to tea and fishing lures has increased in popularity. Despite the price tag often being several thousand kronor. But what happens if you are not satisfied, maybe after having opened a few doors, and want to cancel the purchase?
BusinessRead 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.
BusinessDuring 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.
BusinessBianca Ingrosso must stop doing covert advertising for her products. Otherwise, there is a risk of a fine of millions, warns the Consumer Ombudsman (KO).
BusinessGold certificates will be listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The company, which buys gold, has been questioned for its marketing methods. - We have taken note of the process, says CEO Robert Nyberg.
BusinessMany 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.
BusinessThe 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.
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