Leos Lekland Faces Potential Million-Kronor Fines Over Unresolved Safety Issues

Leos Lekland, Sweden's largest indoor play center chain with 27 locations nationally, is facing a potential fine of 1 million kronor due to unresolved serious safety violations. The Swedish Consumer Agency (Konsumentverket) has filed a complaint and submitted an application to the administrative court after discovering ongoing safety problems at two of the company’s facilities during annual inspections.

The safety concerns include incidents such as a payment machine tipping over onto a child and hazardous openings in nets that pose fall risks to younger children. These issues were first noted in spring 2025 at the Luleå location, more than a year after the company was previously fined 500,000 kronor in 2024 following a serious injury at its Västerås facility.

Despite directives to rectify safety deficiencies across all its centers, the problems persisted, prompting further regulatory action. Gabriel Bergqvist, Leos Lekland's marketing manager, acknowledged the concerns cited by Konsumentverket and stated that the company acted promptly to address the flaws. He also emphasized maintaining ongoing communication with the Consumer Agency to meet industry safety standards.

The company has also experienced financial difficulties, initiating reconstruction efforts two years ago. The regulatory response underscores increased scrutiny of consumer safety standards in indoor play environments and the repercussions for failing to comply with safety mandates.