diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_usb.c b/drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_usb.c
index 8a6bf1365cfa..245c902a7e42 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_usb.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/marvell/libertas/if_usb.c
@@ -310,6 +310,7 @@ static void if_usb_disconnect(struct usb_interface *intf)
 	struct lbs_private *priv = cardp->priv;
 
 	cardp->surprise_removed = 1;
+	wake_up(&cardp->fw_wq);
 
 	if (priv) {
 		lbs_stop_card(priv);