diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
index 9afa0dfd1851..d12f09c2042e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/fancy.dm
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@
 		if(istype(W) && !W.heat_source && !W.burnt)
 			if(prob(burn_chance))
 				to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [W] lights, but you burn your hand in the process! Ouch!"))
-				user.apply_damage(3, BRUTE, pick("r_hand", "l_hand"))
+				user.apply_damage(3, BURN, pick("r_hand", "l_hand"))
 				if((user.pain.feels_pain) && prob(25))
 					user.emote("scream")
 				W.light_match()