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"Recalled Eclipse Glasses: How to Protect Your Eyes During a Solar Eclipse"

The Illinois Department of Health has urged eclipse viewers to check their glasses after a brand was recalled for failing to meet safety standards. The recalled glasses, sold at several stores in Southern Illinois, were listed as "Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE & ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing." With thousands flocking to Southern Illinois to view the total solar eclipse, it's crucial to use certified eclipse glasses with the ISO designation of 12312-2 to safely watch the event and avoid severe eye injury.

via Chicago Tribune|

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"Ensuring the Safety of Your Eclipse Glasses: What You Need to Know"

The Illinois Department of Health has issued an alert after several pairs of solar eclipse glasses sold in the state were recalled for potentially failing to meet safety standards. The glasses were sold through Amazon and at six stores in Southern Illinois, and were labeled as 'EN ISO 12312-1:2022' instead of the proper safety designation of 12312-2. Retailers in other parts of the country also issued warnings about the recall, and some people who purchased the recalled glasses from Amazon received an email stating that the glasses were not safe for viewing the eclipse. It's critical to ensure that solar eclipse glasses used are not counterfeit, and experts suggest purchasing them through suppliers deemed safe by the American Astronomical Society.

via NBC Chicago|

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