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Solar eclipse glasses — recall

Name: Solar eclipse glasses
Brand: Opticalia

Consumer goods · European Union · 2026-08-14 · China-origin

Hazard: Damage to sightOrigin: China

Solar eclipse glasses Damage to sight

Country	European Union
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-08-14
Country of origin	China
Manufacturer	OPTICALIA
Model identifiers	GP0247; 8432675910599
Category	Protective equipment
Hazard	Damage to sight
Hazard description	The filter transmittance is below the minimum usable level, the view may appear completely dark. Users may then remove or lift the glasses to locate the sun, exposing their eyes directly to solar radiation and creating a risk of damage to sight. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation nor with the European standard EN 12312-2 and EN 18526-2.
Remedy	Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/07/2026Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/07/2026
Recall number	OR/00102/26
Official notice	View source ↗

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Rules & standards likely involved	GPSR, CE (Toys EN 71 / LVD·EMC), REACH · Full guide →

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