diff --git a/drivers/serial/serial_cs.c b/drivers/serial/serial_cs.c
index 649ce543327..93760b2ea17 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/serial_cs.c
+++ b/drivers/serial/serial_cs.c
@@ -330,11 +330,6 @@ static void serial_detach(struct pcmcia_device *link)
 
 	dev_dbg(&link->dev, "serial_detach\n");
 
-	/*
-	 * Ensure any outstanding scheduled tasks are completed.
-	 */
-	flush_scheduled_work();
-
 	/*
 	 * Ensure that the ports have been released.
 	 */