diff --git a/gtk/gtkrange.c b/gtk/gtkrange.c
index 27fa34b4a5..119e506888 100644
--- a/gtk/gtkrange.c
+++ b/gtk/gtkrange.c
@@ -1708,7 +1708,6 @@ gtk_range_get_stepper_detail (GtkRange *range,
 {
   GtkRangePrivate *priv = range->priv;
   const gchar *stepper_detail;
-  gboolean need_orientation;
   gchar *detail;
   const gchar *position = NULL;