diff --git a/eclass/python-utils-r1.eclass b/eclass/python-utils-r1.eclass
index 3a462e3..914b218 100644
--- a/eclass/python-utils-r1.eclass
+++ b/eclass/python-utils-r1.eclass
@@ -1093,7 +1093,7 @@ python_is_installed() {
 			local -x ROOT=/
 			;;
 		5|6)
-			hasv_args+=( --host-root )
+                        local ROOT=/
 			;;
 		*)
 			hasv_args+=( -b )