diff --git a/rhodecode/lib/pidlock.py b/rhodecode/lib/pidlock.py
--- a/rhodecode/lib/pidlock.py
+++ b/rhodecode/lib/pidlock.py
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ import errno
 
 from multiprocessing.util import Finalize
 
-from rhodecode.lib.compat import kill
+from kallithea.lib.compat import kill
 
 
 class LockHeld(Exception):