Amazon recalls several pairs of 'eclipse glasses'

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Customers who purchased disposable glasses for Monday's solar eclipse from Amazon.com may need to look elsewhere for eye protection for the event. Amazon announced this week that several retailers on the site had sold eclipse glasses that did not conform with NASA's proper certification, which features an ISO No. 12312-2 on the inside of the glasses. "Safety is among our highest priorities," said Amazon in a release. "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. 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." Amazon said customers who did not receive an email purchased glasses that were safe to use. The company did not reveal how many glasses were recalled or how much money was refunded. Anyone who is concerned about their eclipse glasses but did not receive an email about the recall can reach out to Amazon customer service.