diff --git a/sql/rpl_handler.h b/sql/rpl_handler.h
index bf207e53e2d..9a181250efc 100644
--- a/sql/rpl_handler.h
+++ b/sql/rpl_handler.h
@@ -73,7 +73,10 @@ public:
     while (info && info->observer != observer)
       info= iter++;
     if (info)
+    {
       iter.remove();
+      delete info;
+    }
     else
       ret= TRUE;
     unlock();