Certain solar eclipse glasses recalled; sold on Amazon and southern Illinois retailers

Marisa Rodriguez
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Certain solar eclipse glasses recalled; sold on Amazon and southern Illinois retailers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Some solar eclipse glasses that were sold on Amazon and at several Southern Illinois establishments have been recalled, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The glasses were reportedly sold through Amazon as Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing.

The glasses were reportedly available at several Southern Illinois retail establishments, including:

  • Farm Fresh Market, Breese, IL

  • Highland Tru Buy, Highland, IL

  • Perry County Marketplace, Pinckneyville, IL

  • Sinclair Foods, Jerseyville, IL

  • Steelville Marketplace, Steelville, IL

  • Big John Grocery, Metropolis, IL

The recalled glasses are labeled as “EN ISO 12312-1:2022.” Proper safety glasses should carry the ISO designation of 12312-2.

IDPH is urging the public to double-check their eclipse glasses. Those in possession of the recalled glasses should not use them to view the eclipse.

For more information, go to: www.illinois.gov

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