CPSC recall · Reported July 30, 2026
BenQ America Recalls GV31 Portable Projectors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards
The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves BenQ-branded portable projectors, model GV31. The white, circular pr….
BenQ America Recalls GV31 Portable Projectors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 30, 2026. Reason: The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the projectors immediately and contact BenQ for a free batter…. Verify recall #26647 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire….
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- July 30, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26647 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves BenQ-branded portable projectors, model GV31. The white, circular projectors measure about 5.2 inches by 8 inches by 7.5 inches; weigh about 3.7 pounds and are powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The projectors sit on a gray base and have a built-in speaker, a carrying strap, a lens and control buttons at the top. They were shipped with a remote control. The brand name and model number are printed on the label on the underside of the projector's gray base.
Reason for recall
The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the projectors immediately and contact BenQ for a free battery repair or replacement projector, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to register at https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/gv31recall.html and receive a prepaid label and package to return the recalled product. Note: Do not throw this recalled projector with lithium-ion battery in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26647 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2026 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the projectors immediately and contact BenQ for a free battery repair or replacement projector, inclu…
- Check the recall number (26647) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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