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

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.

Units affected: About 1,249 (In addition, about 240 were sold in Canada)

Where it was sold: 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.

Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.

The recalled projectors' lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

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. (Remedy: Repair, Replace)

Contact: BenQ toll-free at 866-600-2367 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email GV31recall@benq.com, or online https://www.benq.com/en-us/support/gv31recall.html or www.benq.com, and click on "Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.

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