(WSVN) - Online retail giant Amazon has begun issuing refunds for fake solar eclipse glasses.

According to the company itself, sellers are shipping out orders of questionable solar eclipse glasses, meant to protect people from lasting eye damage.

Amazon has started refunding customers who have already purchased the fake glasses, and said it will take the steps out of abundance of caution.

Affected customers, Amazon added, will be notified.

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