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509 Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury
Thu Jul 03 2025
Recall Summary
This recall involves 509 Tactical 3.0 (Youth, Mountain, and Trail) helmets and 509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0 (Youth and Mountain) helmets. This recall also involves small and medium size 509 Tactical 2.0 helmets, 509 Tactical 2.0 helmets with Fidlock®, and 509 for Polaris Tactical 2.0 helmets, which were all manufactured in 2023. This recall also involves 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets with Fidlock®, including Tactical 2.0, Altitude 2.0, Delta R3L, Delta R4, Delta V, Mach III, Mach IV and Mach V (manufactured from 2020 to present with a stainless-steel glide bar). The 509 logo and "FIVE O NINE" are printed on the 509 helmets. The 509 logo and "Polaris" are printed on the 509 for Polaris helmets. Brand/Model Sizes Colors Year(s) of Manufacture Remedy 509 Tactical 3.0 Helmets (Youth, Mountain, and Trail) Youth small (YSM) to large (YLG) Adult XS to 4XL Various 0All 0Replacement, refund or credit Youth small (YSM) to large (YLG) Adult XS to 4XL Various 0All 0Replacement, refund or credit Small/Medium Various 02023 0Replacement, refund or credit Small/Medium Various 0002023 00Replacement, refund or credit Adult XS to 4XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair Adult XS to 2XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair 509 for Polaris Delta R3L Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 4XL Various 0002020 to present 0Repair 509 Delta R4 Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 0002020 to present 0Repair 509 for Polaris Delta R4 with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 0002020 to present 0Repair 509 Delta V Helmets with Fidlock® Adult S to 4XL Various 0002020 to present Repair 509 for Polaris Delta V Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 4XL Various 0002020 to present 00Repair 509 Mach III Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 0002020 to present 00Repair Adult XS to 2XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair Adult S to 3XL Various 02020 to present 0Repair
Affected Products
| Product Name | Number of Affected Units |
|---|---|
| 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets | About 201,200 (In addition, about 26, 800 in Canada) |
Remedies
| Remedy |
|---|
| Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets. Consumers with a recalled "509" branded Tactical 3.0 or Tactical 2.0 (small/medium manufactured in 2023) helmet should contact 509 for instructions on how to participate in the recall and to receive a choice of a refund (if purchased online), or a credit to be used on 509's website or a replacement helmet. Consumers with a recalled "509 for Polaris" branded Tactical 3.0 or Tactical 2.0 (small/medium manufactured in 2023) helmet should contact Polaris for a choice of a refund, a credit to use at a Polaris dealership or on the Polaris website, or a replacement helmet. Proof of purchase is not required. All helmets should be discarded in the local household trash after consumers have confirmed their helmet is being recalled by 509 or Polaris and follow the destruction instructions located on the website. Polaris is also providing their customers who have the recalled 509 and 509 for Polaris helmets with Fidlock®, with instructions on how to inspect the webbing on the chin strap to make sure it is repaired, by routing it correctly. 509 and Polaris are contacting all known purchasers directly. |
Hazards
| Hazard | Type of Hazard |
|---|---|
| The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. | Not specified |
Injuries
| Injury |
|---|
| The firm received one incident where the rider's helmet became detached during a crash, resulting in a concussion. |
Manufacturers
Info not provided.
Retailers
| Retailer |
|---|
| Online at www.ride509.com and www.polaris.com and at 509 and Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2020 through May 2025 for between $140 and $900. |
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