WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — More than 225,000 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets are being recalled because they don't provide sufficient protection.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said about 201,200 helmets with an additional 26,800 in Canada are affected in the recall. One incident was reported when a rider's helmet came off during a crash, resulting in a concussion.
Recalled are the 509 Tactical 3.0 (Youth, Mountain, and Trail) and 509 for Polaris Tactical 3.0 (Youth and Mountain) models. 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.
The recall also includes the 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 helmets. The 509 logo and "Polaris" are printed on the 509 for Polaris helmets.
Consumers with a recalled "509" branded Tactical 3.0 or Tactical 2.0 (small/medium manufactured in 2023) helmets 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. 509 also can be reached toll-free at 877-743-3509 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at support@ride509.com.
Those 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. Polaris Industries also can be reached toll-free at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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 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.
More information: CPSC recall page
