diff --git a/embassy-usb-dfu/src/application.rs b/embassy-usb-dfu/src/application.rs
index f0d7626f..0c69bb43 100644
--- a/embassy-usb-dfu/src/application.rs
+++ b/embassy-usb-dfu/src/application.rs
@@ -73,6 +73,8 @@ impl<'d, STATE: NorFlash, RST: Reset> Handler for Control<'d, STATE, RST> {
                 self.detach_start = Some(Instant::now());
                 self.timeout = Some(Duration::from_millis(req.value as u64));
                 self.state = State::AppDetach;
+                // hack to make it work together with usb serial logging
+                self.reset();
                 Some(OutResponse::Accepted)
             }
             _ => None,