Recall Issued For Solar Eclipse Glasses Bought At Oak Brook Library

OAK BROOK, IL — Less than a week before this year's historic solar eclipse, a recall has been issued for eclipse viewing glasses that were sold at the Oak Brook Public Library. According to the Village of Oak Brook website, these solar eclipse glasses may not meet the required international safety standards

The recalled glasses were sold on August 11 or 12 at the library, which had bought the lot of glasses from Amazon. Amazon.com is unable to verify that these glasses effectively block solar UV radiation and "reduce visible sunlight to a safe and comfortable level," the library's statement said.

If you purchased these recalled solar eclipse glasses, take them to the library for a refund. Glasses purchased at the Oak Brook Library before August 11 are not recalled because these were purchased directly from the verified manufacturer. For more information, view the library's official statement on the recalled eclipse viewing glasses.

Related: Total Solar Eclipse 2017: Where To Watch In Illinois; Best Viewing Tips

According to CNN, a flood of falsely certified solar eclipse viewing glasses are on the market as the August 21 eclipse approaches. Viewing a solar eclipse without the property safety eyewear can cause severe and irreversible eye damage.

>>Image via Pixabay