diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
index c80147fe422..5ed872fc0ff 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_dispenser.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/proc/boom()
-	visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [src] ruptures!</span>"
+	visible_message("<span class='danger'>\The [src] ruptures!</span>")
 	chem_splash(loc, 5, list(reagents))
 	qdel(src)