diff --git a/homeassistant/components/homekit/type_fans.py b/homeassistant/components/homekit/type_fans.py
index d6231efe7ad..1142a476bc5 100644
--- a/homeassistant/components/homekit/type_fans.py
+++ b/homeassistant/components/homekit/type_fans.py
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ class Fan(HomeAccessory):
     """
 
     def __init__(self, *args):
-        """Initialize a new Light accessory object."""
+        """Initialize a new Fan accessory object."""
         super().__init__(*args, category=CATEGORY_FAN)
         chars = []
         state = self.hass.states.get(self.entity_id)