Ohio mayor apologizes for distributing defective eclipse glasses [Video]

CLEVELAND — The mayor of Orange Village apologized to citizens this week after the village bought and gave out safety glasses for Monday’s total solar eclipse that turned out to be defective. 

In a Facebook post shared by the village on Tuesday, Mayor Judson A. Kline wrote to “express my regrets concerning the solar eclipse glasses the Village procured and distributed for our residents to enjoy the celestial event we experienced [Monday.]” 

“Like all of you, I was disappointed by the glasses not functioning properly, which required me to scramble to be able to take in this spectacular event,” Kline continued. “My hope is that you were able to experience the eclipse.” 

Ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse, officials stressed the importance of wearing safety glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 standardat all times …