diff --git a/fs/jffs2/background.c b/fs/jffs2/background.c
index 0c82dfc..143c553 100644
--- a/fs/jffs2/background.c
+++ b/fs/jffs2/background.c
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@
 
 	set_user_nice(current, 10);
 
+	set_freezable();
 	for (;;) {
 		allow_signal(SIGHUP);