Retailer warns buyers of some unverified glasses not to use them.
Amazon is warning buyers of some glasses used to view solar eclipses not to use them out of health concerns.
The internet retailer began notifying buyers of the unverified glasses on Saturday, warning them not to use the product for viewing the much-anticipated total solar eclipse later this month. Customers who didn’t receive a recall email are safe to use the ones they purchased.
„We recommend that you DO NOT use this product to view the sun or the eclipse, “ the email said.
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Amazon said it issued the recall over concerns with the quality of the glasses.
„Safety is among our highest priorities. Out of an abundance of caution, we have proactively reached out to customers and provided refunds for eclipse glasses that may not comply with industry standards, “ Amazon said in a statement. “ We want customers to buy with confidence anytime they make a purchase on Amazon.com and eclipse glasses sold on Amazon.com are required to comply with the relevant ISO standard.“
The American Astronomical Society has information on how to make sure you are purchasing effective glasses for viewing the solar eclipse.
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