diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
index aa2f7bed86b..d4e097e4509 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/extinguisher.dm
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 			stored_extinguisher = I
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You place [I] in [src].</span>")
 			update_icon()
+			return TRUE
 		else
 			toggle_cabinet(user)
 	else if(user.a_intent != INTENT_HARM)