diff --git a/pcbnew/eagle_plugin.cpp b/pcbnew/eagle_plugin.cpp
index 6b82ea74da..1b44091be9 100644
--- a/pcbnew/eagle_plugin.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/eagle_plugin.cpp
@@ -293,7 +293,7 @@ BOARD* EAGLE_PLUGIN::Load( const wxString& aFileName, BOARD* aAppendToMe,  const
 
     centerBoard();
 
-    deleter.release();
+    deleter.reset();
     return m_board;
 }