diff --git a/ants.go b/ants.go
index 5dccc54..b47b906 100644
--- a/ants.go
+++ b/ants.go
@@ -99,5 +99,5 @@ func Free() int {
 
 // Release Closes the default pool.
 func Release() {
-	_ = defaultAntsPool.Release()
+	defaultAntsPool.Release()
 }