diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index 9d6e7fb8a27..b0bc6cd22c2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -163,6 +163,7 @@
 			rigged = 1
 		else 
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need atleast 15 wires to rig [src]!</span>")
+			return
 	else if(istype(W, /obj/item/radio/electropack))
 		if(rigged)
 			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You attach [W] to [src].</span>")
@@ -654,4 +655,4 @@
 	new /obj/item/storage/bag/ore(src)
 	new /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson(src)
 	new /obj/item/card/id/golem(src)
-	new /obj/item/flashlight/lantern(src)
\ No newline at end of file
+	new /obj/item/flashlight/lantern(src)