diff --git a/drivers/video/console/fbcon.c b/drivers/video/console/fbcon.c
index c58393402da2..8745637e4b7e 100644
--- a/drivers/video/console/fbcon.c
+++ b/drivers/video/console/fbcon.c
@@ -370,7 +370,6 @@ static void fb_flashcursor(struct work_struct *work)
 {
 	struct fb_info *info = container_of(work, struct fb_info, queue);
 	struct fbcon_ops *ops = info->fbcon_par;
-	struct display *p;
 	struct vc_data *vc = NULL;
 	int c;
 	int mode;
@@ -386,7 +385,6 @@ static void fb_flashcursor(struct work_struct *work)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	p = &fb_display[vc->vc_num];
 	c = scr_readw((u16 *) vc->vc_pos);
 	mode = (!ops->cursor_flash || ops->cursor_state.enable) ?
 		CM_ERASE : CM_DRAW;