Chinese-made uniforms withdrawn after skin irritations

Chinese-made uniforms withdrawn after skin irritations:

"An Australian power company has withdrawn more than 3,000 Chinese-made protective uniforms after staff complained of skin irritations.

Ergon Energy says there will be no more uniforms worn in the field from close of business today.

The Electrical Trades Union says more than 250 Ergon Energy workers had broken out in rashes and some had vomited after wearing the flame-retardant suits.

Ergon says as soon as staff reported skin irritations it advised them to seek medical advice.

The company says independent scientific tests are being conducted on the uniforms and it has advised its suppliers to do the same.

Chinese manufacturers have been hit with a series of product recalls in the past year, involving millions of toys, cell phones and food products."