diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm b/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
index f6f14554ed..8ce0f33307 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/handcuffs.dm
@@ -310,6 +310,7 @@
 	trap_damage = 0
 	item_flags = DROPDEL
 	flags_1 = NONE
+	breakouttime = 50
 
 /obj/item/restraints/legcuffs/beartrap/energy/New()
 	..()