diff --git a/frigate/util/downloader.py b/frigate/util/downloader.py
index 6eac195fa..c38f8b821 100644
--- a/frigate/util/downloader.py
+++ b/frigate/util/downloader.py
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ class ModelDownloader:
                 },
             )
 
+        self.requestor.stop()
         self.download_complete.set()
 
     @staticmethod