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Dishwasher recall due to fire hazard

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GE recalls more than 1.3 million dishwashers due to a fire hazard.

The recall includes GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint dishwashers sold nationwide from March 2006 to August 2009.

The heating elements in the machines can fail and cause a fire.

GE has received seven reports of fires, so consumers are urged to disconnect the power supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it.

GE will provide free repairs or rebates toward a new dishwasher.

Call GE at (866) 918-8760.

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