diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
index 1cbd09858b..2f859d0400 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/abductor/equipment/abduction_gear.dm
@@ -614,16 +614,16 @@ Congratulations! You are now trained for invasive xenobiology research!"}
 	. = ..()
 
 /obj/item/abductor/baton/examine(mob/user)
-	. = ..()
+	..()
 	switch(mode)
 		if(BATON_STUN)
-			. += "<span class='warning'>The baton is in stun mode.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The baton is in stun mode.</span>")
 		if(BATON_SLEEP)
-			. += "<span class='warning'>The baton is in sleep inducement mode.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The baton is in sleep inducement mode.</span>")
 		if(BATON_CUFF)
-			. += "<span class='warning'>The baton is in restraining mode.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The baton is in restraining mode.</span>")
 		if(BATON_PROBE)
-			. += "<span class='warning'>The baton is in probing mode.</span>"
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>The baton is in probing mode.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/radio/headset/abductor
 	name = "alien headset"