diff --git a/lib/forcegraph.js b/lib/forcegraph.js
index c49ba58..6feb75d 100644
--- a/lib/forcegraph.js
+++ b/lib/forcegraph.js
@@ -270,7 +270,7 @@ define(['d3-selection', 'd3-force', 'd3-zoom', 'd3-drag', 'd3-timer', 'd3-ease',
 
       self.destroy = function destroy() {
         force.stop();
-        canvas.remove();
+        canvas.parentNode.removeChild(canvas);
         force = null;
 
         if (el.parentNode) {