"Eclipse Glasses Recall Sparks Concerns About Eye Injuries and Safe Viewing Methods"
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Illinois officials have urged the public to check their eclipse glasses after some brands, including the "Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024" sold on Amazon, were recalled for potentially not meeting safety standards. Amazon confirmed that the glasses were not yet vetted by AAS and offered refunds, and also reached out to customers who purchased glasses that might not have been sourced from a supplier on the American Astronomical Society’s approved list. Using inadequate eye protection to view the eclipse could lead to serious eye damage, and customers are advised not to use the recalled glasses for the upcoming eclipse on April 8.
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