# BenQ America Recalls GV31 Portable Projectors Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards

**Recall Severity Score:** 90/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | BenQ America |
| Product | BenQ GV31 Portable Projectors |
| Recall number | 26647 |
| Recall date | 2026-07-30 |
| Units | About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada) |
| Hazard | The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. |
| Injuries reported | The firm has received three reports of the projector overheating, including one incident resulting in burns on hands. |
| Remedy | Repair, Replace |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Sold at | Online at BenQ Store, BenQ INFTY lab, Iconic Micro, Memory Express and Amazon.com from July 2023 through May 2026 for between $500 and $600. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 1,249,240 units: a large exposure.
- Injuries or incidents reported.
- Sold through an online marketplace.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/BenQ-America-Recalls-GV31-Portable-Projectors-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.679Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.