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Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles — falls risk

UK OPSSMedium riskFallsOct 1, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles — falls risk
Photo from the official notice: Ridgeback Comet, Speed and Motion Bicycles — falls risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Bicycles in a range of colours and models. Ridgeback Comet, Motion and Speed models in all sizes sold from 2020 onwards, with the prefix ‘RB21’ could all potentially be affected by the identified safety issue. For a full list of models and SKUs, please see Annex A.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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