diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index bb7c4371..c02c43f6 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+* Fix traceback on mesh disconnect command (dcbw)
+
 Snapshot 6b6470ebcb
 
 * #1260, #2664, #1542, #2985: Rework network UI bits to be more informative and
diff --git a/shell/view/devices/network/mesh.py b/shell/view/devices/network/mesh.py
index da6a0684..2543957e 100644
--- a/shell/view/devices/network/mesh.py
+++ b/shell/view/devices/network/mesh.py
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ from model.devices import device
 from sugar.graphics.palette import Palette
 from model.devices.network import wireless
 
+from hardware import hardwaremanager
+
 class DeviceView(CanvasIcon):
     def __init__(self, model):
         CanvasIcon.__init__(self, size=style.MEDIUM_ICON_SIZE,