diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/crowbar.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/crowbar.dm
index a139efe9f68..09d2aeb5f36 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/crowbar.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools/crowbar.dm
@@ -62,14 +62,6 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_COMBAT = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
 	reach = 2
 
-/obj/item/weapon/tool/crowbar/hybrid/is_crowbar()
-	if(prob(10))
-		var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-		SSradiation.radiate(get_turf(src), 5)
-		T.visible_message("<span class='alien'>\The [src] shudders!</span>")
-		return FALSE
-	return TRUE
-
 /obj/item/weapon/tool/crowbar/cyborg
 	name = "hydraulic crowbar"
 	desc = "A hydraulic prying tool, compact but powerful. Designed to replace crowbars in industrial synthetics."
@@ -107,4 +99,4 @@
 	counterpart.forceMove(get_turf(src))
 	src.forceMove(counterpart)
 	user.put_in_active_hand(counterpart)
-	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You attach the cutting jaws to [src].</span>")
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+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You attach the cutting jaws to [src].</span>")