diff --git a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
index 72c125e8b2..95c62a8ccd 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/recharger.dm
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ obj/machinery/recharger/New()
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/capacitor(src)
 	component_parts += new /obj/item/stack/cable_coil(src, 5)
 	RefreshParts()
+	..()
 	return
 
 obj/machinery/recharger/attackby(obj/item/weapon/G as obj, mob/user as mob)