diff --git a/lib/python/qmk/flashers.py b/lib/python/qmk/flashers.py
index 22d9133d65..b70b5fb035 100644
--- a/lib/python/qmk/flashers.py
+++ b/lib/python/qmk/flashers.py
@@ -153,6 +153,7 @@ def _flash_atmel_dfu(mcu, file):
 
 
 def _flash_hid_bootloader(mcu, details, file):
+    cmd = None
     if details == 'halfkay':
         if shutil.which('teensy-loader-cli'):
             cmd = 'teensy-loader-cli'