diff --git a/openbox/frame.c b/openbox/frame.c
index f4a29289..5e1351de 100644
--- a/openbox/frame.c
+++ b/openbox/frame.c
@@ -1064,7 +1064,6 @@ void frame_release_client(ObFrame *self)
         */
         if (ev.xreparent.parent != self->window) {
             reparent = FALSE;
-            XPutBackEvent(obt_display, &ev);
             break;
         }
     }