diff --git a/eventlet/api.py b/eventlet/api.py
index a0791a4..bb55ee1 100644
--- a/eventlet/api.py
+++ b/eventlet/api.py
@@ -425,7 +425,6 @@ def exc_after(seconds, *throw_args):
             else:
                 timer.cancel()
     """
-    hub = get_hub()
     return call_after(seconds, getcurrent().throw, *throw_args)