diff --git a/library/ui/test/sliders.factor b/library/ui/test/sliders.factor
index c983f4102e..2cdfd483f1 100644
--- a/library/ui/test/sliders.factor
+++ b/library/ui/test/sliders.factor
@@ -1,8 +1,13 @@
 IN: temporary
-USING: gadgets-scrolling gadgets test generic ;
+USING: gadgets-scrolling gadgets test generic kernel ;
+
+timers [ init-timers ] unless
 
 [ t ]
 [ <y-slider> slider-elevator [ timer-gadget? ] is? ]
 unit-test
 
-[ ] [ <y-slider> slider-elevator elevator-click ] unit-test
+[ ] [
+    <y-slider> slider-elevator
+    dup elevator-click stop-timer-gadget
+] unit-test