Consumer and Vehicles

Product Recall: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles (2609-0070)

Published
2026-10-01
Category
Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered)
Brand
Ridgeback
Hazard type
Fall or tip-over

Product Recall for Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles presenting a risk of injuries.

De onde vem o dado

Official OPSS report

Read the full report, including any product image, on gov.uk. Office for Product Safety and Standards, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Cuidado

This is safety information, not advice

We only reused the text OPSS published, never a third-party product photo — see the official link above for images.

O que fazer com isso

What to do if you bought this product

Follow the corrective action below. If it mentions a marketplace listing removal, check whether your seller has offered a refund directly.

What is the hazard with Product Recall: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles (2609-0070)?

Product Recall: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles (2609-0070) (Ridgeback) was announced in the last month, in the "Hobby/sports equipment – Cycles (Powered)" category. The product presents a risk of injuries as the tyres may fail while the bicycle is in use. This could cause the rider to lose control and fall. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. That is the hazard as reported publicly by the firm and the regulator; it does not necessarily mean every unit has failed.

What should you do if you own this product?

The product has been recalled from end users by Ridgeway. Owners are advised to follow the instructions in the link below to check their tyres. Alternatively, contact your local Ridgeback Dealer to arrange an inspection and replacement if required. For further information, access the Ridgeback website at the following link: Ridgeback Safety Notice Contact the firm directly using the official recall page linked below for the exact remedy steps.

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Recall

A public notice from a safety regulator or the company itself asking consumers to stop using, return, repair or exchange a product because it does not meet a safety requirement.

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Hazard

The specific way a product can hurt someone — for example choking, fire, electric shock or a fall — as described by the regulator or the manufacturer.

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