diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/electricchair.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/electricchair.dm
index b8e3a056fa5..348c6fde265 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/electricchair.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/electricchair.dm
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 	name = "electric chair"
 	desc = "Looks absolutely SHOCKING!"
 	icon_state = "echair0"
+	item_chair = null
 	var/obj/item/assembly/shock_kit/part = null
 	var/last_time = 1.0
 	var/delay_time = 50