Those solar eclipse glasses you bought on Amazon might not protect your eyes after all

TwitterFacebook

With a week until 2017's much-anticipated total solar eclipse, Amazon has recalled several eclipse glasses sold on its site over concerns they may not have come from trusted manufacturers.

Since the rare phenomenon is unsafe to view with the naked eye, many eager people hoping to safely catch a glimpse of the moon passing in front of the sun purchased protective eyewear in advance. 

However, as Oregon broadcaster KGW reported, in some cases, those who purchased the glasses from Amazon recently received email from the company recalling glasses from certain third-party vendors. Amazon is also offering full refunds for recalled products. Read more...

More about Conversations, Space, Amazon, Science, and Solar Eclipse


via Zero Tech Blog

Related Posts