diff --git a/app/util/utils.py b/app/util/utils.py
index c559a32..0c3b302 100644
--- a/app/util/utils.py
+++ b/app/util/utils.py
@@ -127,7 +127,8 @@ def test_exception():
     def exception_event_loop():
         if AppExceptionHook.event.is_set():
             logging.warning('Reporting App exception to front end')
-            eel.app_exception(AppExceptionHook.gui_msg)
+            if hasattr(eel, 'app_exception'):
+                eel.app_exception(AppExceptionHook.gui_msg)
             AppExceptionHook.event.clear()