The Consumer Product Safety Commission says heating elements inside the GE machines can fail and spark a fire.

The recall includes about 1.3 million GE, GE Adora, GE Eterna, GE Profile and Hotpoint dishwashers sold between March 2006 and August 2009 and sold for $350 to $850.

They came in black, white, bisque, stainless steel and CleanSteel colors and finishes.

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The government says people should stop using the dishwashers and disconnect them immediately.

GE has received seven reports of fires, three of which caused extensive property damage.

No injuries have been reported.

The government says not to return recalled dishwashers to stores where they were purchased.

GE will provide free repairs or rebates toward new dishwashers.