diff --git a/ext/hls/gsthlsdemux.c b/ext/hls/gsthlsdemux.c
index 40c326112f..43b8f0a56d 100644
--- a/ext/hls/gsthlsdemux.c
+++ b/ext/hls/gsthlsdemux.c
@@ -66,7 +66,6 @@ enum
 };
 
 #define DEFAULT_FRAGMENTS_CACHE 1
-#define DEFAULT_FAILED_COUNT 3
 
 /* GObject */
 static void gst_hls_demux_set_property (GObject * object, guint prop_id,