diff --git a/scripts/ripples.js b/scripts/ripples.js
index 6be4ce47..93a0a713 100644
--- a/scripts/ripples.js
+++ b/scripts/ripples.js
@@ -78,7 +78,8 @@ var ripples = {
 
             // Let ripple fade out (with CSS)
             setTimeout(function() {
-                $ripple.remove();
+
+                $('.ripple').remove();
             }, rippleOutTime);
         };