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            <title><![CDATA[INF Recalls Four Bicycle Helmet Models Over Risk of Serious Head Injuries]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The retailer INF is recalling several bicycle helmets and other head protection because of a “risk of serious head injuries,” the Swedish Consumer Agency said in a press release.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:46:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[CCM Recalls Two Hockey Helmet Visors Over Risk of Cracking After Impact]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[CCM Hockey is recalling visors for its ice hockey helmets because they may crack, the Swedish Consumer Agency writes.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:33:20 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Norway’s Consumer Council Sues Nordea Over Unpaid Interest Compensation]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:53:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Leos Lekland could face 1 million kronor fine over safety deficiencies at two facilities]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Leos lekland could face a penalty of 1 million kronor (about $95,000), according to the Swedish Consumer Agency, which has submitted an application to the administrative court.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:04:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Authorities warn of injury risks with squishies]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Squishies, soft squeeze toys, can cause injuries if they break, warns the Swedish Chemicals Agency and the Swedish Consumer Agency. Burns and corrosive injuries have been reported both in Sweden and abroad, according to the authorities.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:30:52 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:37:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Interest rate hikes could push up private car leasing costs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Interest in private leasing of passenger cars is rising sharply. At the same time, interest rate hikes from the Swedish Central Bank are now expected. The result could be a sharp rise in the cost of leasing a car.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:03:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish retailers recall Babybay cots over fall and strangulation risk]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Two Swedish retailers are recalling cots after an order from the Swedish Consumer Agency. Children are at risk of falling out or strangling, according to the agency.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:28:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedes Keep Booking Southern Europe Despite Wildfires]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Interest in travel to Southern Europe does not seem to be decreasing despite the major fires in France and Spain. "Flight tickets to Bordeaux are still being booked for the coming days," writes Catharina Solli, press manager at the airline Norwegian.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:45:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Swedish Food Agency to investigate food fraud and false product claims]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Swedish Food Agency will examine how common so-called food fraud is - goods sold under false pretenses.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Government proposes fines for poor customer service]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The government wants to be able to fine customer services that do not behave properly. Our goal is for consumers to experience contact with companies' customer services as much smoother than today, says Minister of Civil Service Erik Slottner (KD).]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:54:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Petzl recalls ice axes over handle break risk and possible fatal falls]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The company Petzl Nordic is recalling ice axes, which are used for climbing, among other things, because the handle can break, according to the Swedish Consumer Agency.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:25:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Classic World Busy Board Fire Truck toy recalled - risk of choking]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A toy fire truck is being recalled because it contains small parts that could pose a choking hazard, the Swedish Consumer Agency said.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:06:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[New cancel button to make it easier to undo online purchases]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Did your online purchase not turn out as you hoped? A new requirement for a cancellation button should make things easier for consumers starting in a couple of weeks. However, there are still pitfalls.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:07:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dancing and Singing Cactus toy recalled - choking hazard]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[More than 200 companies are recalling the "Dancing and Singing Cactus" toy, the Swedish Consumer Agency announced.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:34:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fuel crisis stops flights - here's how to get compensation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Check your travel insurance. Make sure you have a financial buffer in case your flight home is cancelled. And if you are traveling on several flights, book a combined ticket, according to the Swedish Consumer Agency. Here are some tips if you are going to fly.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:50:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Influencers continue to violate advertising laws, Swedish Consumer Agency says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Despite scrutiny and constant criticism, many influencers continue engaging in hidden, illegal advertising, according to the Swedish Consumer Agency.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:38:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Three electricity companies convicted of misleading marketing by the Patent and Market Court]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Three electricity companies have been convicted of misleading marketing by the Patent and Market Court.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:25:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fuel crisis stops flights - here's how to get compensation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Check your insurance. Make sure you have a buffer in case your flight home is cancelled. And if you are taking multiple flights, book a combined ticket, the Swedish Consumer Agency advises. Here are some tips if you are going to fly.]]></description>
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            <description><![CDATA[Anyone who regrets buying an online course aimed at making money will be left without help from the Swedish Consumer Agency, reports Dagens Nyheter.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:31:52 GMT</pubDate>
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