# Major Recall Alert: Sauder Beginnings Dressers Recalled Due to Tip-Over Hazard
Keeping your family safe is always a top priority. If you own a Sauder or Sauder Beginnings dresser, you need to know about a potentially dangerous hazard associated with this product. The Canadian government has issued a **recall for Sauder Beginnings dressers** due to a malfunction in their tip-over restraint strap. This flaw poses a **serious tip-over and entrapment risk**, especially for young children, which could lead to severe injury or even death.
Here’s everything you need to know about this critical recall, announced on **January 21, 2025**.
## Why This Recall is Important
Furniture tip-over incidents are a significant household safety issue. According to the recall notice, the tip-over restraint strap in the affected **Sauder Beginnings dressers** may fail to properly work. If the dresser is not securely anchored to the wall, **there’s a real risk of it tipping over**, potentially trapping children underneath the heavy unit.
While no injuries or incidents have been reported in Canada or the United States to date, the **seriousness of this hazard cannot be underestimated**. Parents and caregivers must act quickly to eliminate this risk and protect their little ones.
Protecting your family from harm starts with staying informed. Keep reading for the full recall details and steps to take if you own this product.
## Details of the Recall
Here are the key facts you need to know about the Sauder Beginnings dresser recall:
- **Brand**: Sauder, Sauder Beginnings
- **Product**: Clothing storage units (dressers) equipped with a tip-over restraint strap
- **Reason for Recall**: The tip-over restraint strap may fail to work effectively, posing a **risk of tip-over and entrapment hazards**.
- **Hazard**: Could cause **serious injury or death** if the dresser is not anchored securely to the wall.
- **Date Announced**: January 21, 2025
- **Incidents/Injuries**: No reports of injuries or incidents in Canada or the United States, as of today’s date.
For a closer look at the product involved in this recall, check out the official images on the recall notice [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sauder-woodworking-clothing-storage-unit-tip-over-restraint-straps-recalled-due-tip).
## What You Should Do
If you own a Sauder Beginnings dresser covered by this recall, the manufacturer recommends the following steps:
1. **Stop Using the Product Immediately**: Until the dresser is properly secured, avoid using it altogether to prevent accidents.
2. **Check the Tip-Over Strap**: Verify whether your dresser’s restraint strap is secure.
3. **Contact Sauder Woodworking**: Reach out to the company for more information on obtaining replacement straps or refunds. Affected consumers should follow the manufacturer’s directions for resolving the problem.
4. **Anchor Furniture to the Wall**: As a best practice, always anchor dressers and other heavy furniture to the wall to reduce the risk of tip-overs.
For complete instructions on what to do, refer to the official recall notice provided by the Canadian government [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sauder-woodworking-clothing-storage-unit-tip-over-restraint-straps-recalled-due-tip).
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**Have questions about this recall?** Be sure to check out the official recall notice for more details and updates [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/sauder-woodworking-clothing-storage-unit-tip-over-restraint-straps-recalled-due-tip). Don’t wait—take action today to safeguard your home!