diff --git a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
index eabe69633c..25445f0d1c 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/cell_charger.dm
@@ -136,6 +136,5 @@
 			if(C.charge < C.maxcharge)
 				C.give(C.chargerate * recharge_coeff)
 				use_power(250 * recharge_coeff)
-			update_icon()
 
 	update_icon()