diff --git a/src/avtk/avtk_radial_status.h b/src/avtk/avtk_radial_status.h
index 20500ce..8e5c32e 100644
--- a/src/avtk/avtk_radial_status.h
+++ b/src/avtk/avtk_radial_status.h
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ class RadialStatus : public Fl_Slider
       
       highlight = false;
       mouseOver = false;
+      
+      _recording = false;
     }
     
     bool _recording;