diff --git a/js/id/modes/browse.js b/js/id/modes/browse.js
index 2b6178cf0..f48275cf5 100644
--- a/js/id/modes/browse.js
+++ b/js/id/modes/browse.js
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ iD.modes.Browse = function(context) {
         });
 
         // Get focus on the body.
-        if (document.activeElement) {
+        if (document.activeElement && document.activeElement.blur) {
             document.activeElement.blur();
         }