diff --git a/src/core/mac/data_poll_handler.hpp b/src/core/mac/data_poll_handler.hpp
index bf66724d1..621f51f68 100644
--- a/src/core/mac/data_poll_handler.hpp
+++ b/src/core/mac/data_poll_handler.hpp
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ public:
         typedef IndirectSenderBase::FrameContext FrameContext;
 
         /**
-         * This constructor initializes the data poll handler object.
+         * This constructor initializes the callbacks object.
          *
          * @param[in]  aInstance   A reference to the OpenThread instance.
          *