diff --git a/code/datums/components/shielded.dm b/code/datums/components/shielded.dm
index aab9f74aecc..bf463c47d5a 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/shielded.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/shielded.dm
@@ -157,3 +157,4 @@
 
 	current_charges += recharge_rune.restored_charges
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You charge \the [parent]. It can now absorb [current_charges] hits.</span>")
+	qdel(recharge_rune)