diff --git a/src/scales/scale.linearbase.js b/src/scales/scale.linearbase.js
index 7ca14d8f92d..d8ac2ae2032 100644
--- a/src/scales/scale.linearbase.js
+++ b/src/scales/scale.linearbase.js
@@ -47,8 +47,7 @@ function generateTicks(generationOptions, dataRange) {
 	if (niceMin === niceMax) {
 		// This happens due to float inccuracy when min and max are really close to each other
 		// One case: min = 1.8548483304974972 and max = 1.8548483304974974
-		ticks.push(dataRange.min, dataRange.max);
-		return ticks;
+		return [dataRange.min, dataRange.max];
 	}
 
 	// If min, max and stepSize is set and they make an evenly spaced scale use it.