diff --git a/frigate/util/downloader.py b/frigate/util/downloader.py
index 6c7dc423b..642dc7c8f 100644
--- a/frigate/util/downloader.py
+++ b/frigate/util/downloader.py
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ class ModelDownloader:
             target=self._download_models,
             name=f"_download_model_{self.model_name}",
             daemon=True,
-        ).start()
+        )
         self.download_thread.start()
 
     def _download_models(self):