diff --git a/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/ext/download.less b/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/ext/download.less
index 81828ce5..129f43d3 100644
--- a/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/ext/download.less
+++ b/src/_h5ai/client/css/inc/ext/download.less
@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
 #download {
     display: none;
-
-    &.failed {
-        background: @col-error;
-    }
 }