diff --git a/lib/internal/util/inspector.js b/lib/internal/util/inspector.js
index 634d3302333..7d22fdc80ec 100644
--- a/lib/internal/util/inspector.js
+++ b/lib/internal/util/inspector.js
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ function sendInspectorCommand(cb, onError) {
     } finally {
       session.disconnect();
     }
-  } catch (e) {
+  } catch {
     return onError();
   }
 }