diff --git a/modules/genpass/genpass.module b/modules/genpass/genpass.module
index 5aa03bc..0bef235 100644
--- a/modules/genpass/genpass.module
+++ b/modules/genpass/genpass.module
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ function genpass_form_alter(&$form, $form_state, $form_id) {
         // indication of what will happen if left blank
         case GENPASS_OPTIONAL:
           $pass_item['#required'] = FALSE;
-          $pass_item['#description'] .= (empty($pass_item['#description']) ? '' : $pass_item['#description'] . ' ') . t('If left blank, a password will be generated for you.');
+          $pass_item['#description'] = (empty($pass_item['#description']) ? '' : $pass_item['#description'] . ' ') . t('If left blank, a password will be generated for you.');
           break;
         // If password is restricted, remove access
         case GENPASS_RESTRICTED:
@@ -276,4 +276,5 @@ function genpass_add_samples($array) {
     $return[$module] = $module . ' (' . t('examples') . ': <strong>' . htmlentities(module_invoke($module, 'password')) . '</strong>, <strong>' . htmlentities(module_invoke($module, 'password')) . '</strong>)';
   }
   return $return;
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
+