diff --git a/ants.go b/ants.go
index a172a6f..9276f2b 100644
--- a/ants.go
+++ b/ants.go
@@ -85,5 +85,5 @@ func Free() int {
 
 // Release Closes the default pool.
 func Release() {
-	defaultAntsPool.Release()
+	_ = defaultAntsPool.Release()
 }