diff --git a/core/blockchain_test.go b/core/blockchain_test.go
index f15ede449..665d20ec9 100644
--- a/core/blockchain_test.go
+++ b/core/blockchain_test.go
@@ -973,6 +973,7 @@ func TestLogReorgs(t *testing.T) {
 		t.Fatalf("failed to insert forked chain: %v", err)
 	}
 	timeout := time.NewTimer(1 * time.Second)
+	defer timeout.Stop()
 	select {
 	case <-done:
 	case <-timeout.C: