Some VERIFY readers say Amazon notified them that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds. Here’s what customers need to know.
Some people have purchased their glasses from Amazon ahead of the eclipse. But several VERIFY readers say the online retailer sent them notices that their eclipse glasses may not be safe and issued refunds for their purchases.
THE QUESTION
Is Amazon giving refunds to some customers who purchased solar eclipse glasses?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, Amazon is giving refunds to some customers who purchased solar eclipse glasses.
WHAT WE FOUND
Amazon is sending notices and providing refunds to some customers who purchased solar eclipse glasses that may not be sourced from a supplier on the American Astronomical Society’s approved list, a spokesperson for the company told VERIFY.
This does not necessarily mean the eclipse glasses are unsafe, but Amazon is still recommending that people do not use them to view …