What is an anti-tip bracket and why do I need one?

Why did anti-tip show up on my home inspection report and is this a safety defect?

A missing anti-tip bracket is a common safety defect found during most home inspections. An anti-tip bracket is a safety device that is mounted to the floor behind an oven that holds a foot of the oven in place. If properly installed, the anti-tip bracket does not allow the oven to tip forward, potentially preventing injury from the appliance.

Where can an anti-tip bracket be purchased?

Anti-tip brackets come with the appliance when they are purchased new. If a new home owner moves into a house and an anti-tip bracket is not installed, it can generally be purchased online for $10 - $25 from your preferred online retailer or from a local hardware store. 

How is an anti-tip bracket installed?

Installing an anti-bracket is generally pretty simple. The oven will need to be slid out of its current location and the spot where it will be installed should be marked. Place the anti-tip device in the desired location and then drive a screw/bolt into the ground until it is secure. Slide the oven back into place ensuring the rear foot is secure in the anti-tip bracket. 

For a typical anti-tip bracket installation, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNH_G5ujAKY