diff --git a/scikits/image/io/__init__.py b/scikits/image/io/__init__.py
index bb64a817..fcfa89f0 100644
--- a/scikits/image/io/__init__.py
+++ b/scikits/image/io/__init__.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 from pil_imread import *
 from sift import *
-from io import *
+from collection import *