diff --git a/frame/controller/dockitemmanager.cpp b/frame/controller/dockitemmanager.cpp
index fe620151b..c5f24eee3 100644
--- a/frame/controller/dockitemmanager.cpp
+++ b/frame/controller/dockitemmanager.cpp
@@ -224,6 +224,7 @@ void DockItemManager::appItemRemoved(const QString &appId)
         }
         if (!app->isValid() || app->appId() == appId) {
             appItemRemoved(app);
+            break;
         }
     }