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WarningRecall #25374

509 Recalls Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury

Teton Outfitters LLC, dba 509, a Polaris subsidiary, of Rigby, Idaho · 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets

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Recalled 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets (image 1 of 10) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain
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Recalled 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets (image 4 of 10) Photo: CPSC / Public Domain

Product Description

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 All Replacement, refund or credit Youth small (YSM) to large (YLG) Adult XS to 4XL Various All Replacement, refund or credit Small/Medium Various 2023 Replacement, refund or credit Small/Medium Various 2023 Replacement, refund or credit Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult XS to 2XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 for Polaris Delta R3L Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 Delta R4 Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 for Polaris Delta R4 with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 Delta V Helmets with Fidlock® Adult S to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 for Polaris Delta V Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 4XL Various 2020 to present Repair 509 Mach III Helmets with Fidlock® Adult XS to 2XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult XS to 2XL Various 2020 to present Repair Adult S to 3XL Various 2020 to present Repair

Hazard

The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury.

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.

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Reported Injuries

The firm received one incident where the rider's helmet became detached during a crash, resulting in a concussion.

411 Press Analysis

The CPSC issued a recall for 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets on July 3, 2025, covering about 201,200 (in addition, about 26, 800 in canada). The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. The firm received one incident where the rider's helmet became detached during a crash, resulting in a concussion. Teton Outfitters LLC, dba 509, a Polaris subsidiary, of Rigby, Idaho is offering affected consumers the opportunity to obtain a full refund. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions. The CPSC recommends checking purchase history and product labels to determine if your unit is affected.

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