diff --git a/content/docs/hooks-reference.md b/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
index 90091d8d..7a3a0dde 100644
--- a/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
+++ b/content/docs/hooks-reference.md
@@ -246,9 +246,7 @@ function reducer(state, action) {
     case 'reset':
       return init(action.payload);
     default:
-      // A reducer must always return a valid state.
-      // Alternatively you can throw an error if an invalid action is dispatched.
-      return state;
+      throw new Error();
   }
 }