According to NBC News, on Friday, Amazon sent emails to consumers that bought glasses from its website, stating there was a safety concern for product “Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE & ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing (6 Packs).”
The email went on to say, “The product listed above was not included in the American Astronomical Society’s list of safe suppliers of solar eclipse viewers and filters and therefore may not be safe for viewing a solar eclipse.”
Local retailers including Fink’s ALPs in Union, K & R Market in Marthasville, Country Mart in St. Clair, Sav-a-lot in St. Clair and B & H Market in Pacific have issued statements on social media that solar eclipse glasses sold at their locations should not be used.
Some have said it has come to their attention that the glasses were not properly tested for use during the solar eclipse.
Jason Fink, store manager of Fink’s ALPs in Union, said that although the manufacturer provided a certificate stating the glasses are genuine, he wants to err on the side of caution, as he noticed the number on the glasses and the number on the certificate did not match.
