September 18, 2026 — A consumer incident report details the failure of the safety lock mechanism on a Corona Essential Stainless Steel Bypass Hand Pruner, model BP13623, purchased from Lowe’s. The pruner’s safety lock reportedly failed less than one season after purchase, leading to the blades remaining in an exposed, unlocked position.
Product Details
Product Name: Corona Essential Stainless Steel Bypass Hand Pruner
Model Number: BP13623
Incident Overview
The incident report, dated August 24, 2026, describes a consumer’s experience with the Corona Essential Stainless Steel Bypass Hand Pruner, model BP13623. The consumer purchased the pruners from Lowe’s on April 13, 2026, and used them for routine gardening tasks such as trimming tomato plants and harvesting peppers and okra.
According to the report, the safety mechanism began to fail less than one growing season after purchase. The issue started when the black safety lock, designed to keep the blades closed when not in use, would no longer consistently stay in the locked position. The report notes that the lock would only move into a locking position if the cutter head was angled below the grips during trimming, indicating an early malfunction. Shortly after this initial failure, the “soft cast safety lock tang” — a critical component of the locking mechanism — completely snapped off. As a direct result of this breakage, the pruners now remain permanently in an unlocked position, with the sharp blades continuously exposed.
Safety Concerns
The failure of a safety lock on hand pruners like the Corona BP13623 presents significant safety risks:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary immediate danger is the constant exposure of sharp blades. This dramatically increases the risk of accidental cuts, punctures, or lacerations to the user’s hands or other body parts during handling, storage, or even when reaching for the tool in a garden bag or toolbox. Without a functioning lock, the pruners cannot be safely stored or transported.
- Long-Term Risks: Prolonged use of a tool with a failed safety lock heightens the cumulative risk of injury. Users may become accustomed to the hazard, increasing the likelihood of an accident over time. The exposed blades could also lead to damage to other tools or items stored nearby.
- Who Might Be Affected: Gardeners, landscapers, and anyone who uses bypass hand pruners are at risk. Children, if they gain access to the unlocked tool, face an even higher risk of severe injury due to their lack of understanding of tool safety. Bystanders could also be at risk if the user accidentally drops or misplaces the exposed pruners.
- Property Damage Potential: While the immediate risk is to personal safety, permanently exposed blades could snag or cut other items in a toolbox, shed, or vehicle, potentially damaging gardening gloves, hoses, or even vehicle upholstery.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own a Corona Essential Stainless Steel Bypass Hand Pruner, model BP13623, should take immediate action:
- Stop Using Immediately: If the safety lock on your pruners has failed or shows signs of malfunction, cease using the product immediately.
- Check Your Product: Verify if you own the Corona BP13623 model. Look for the model number, typically found on the packaging or stamped directly on the tool itself.
- Securely Store or Dispose: If your pruners’ safety lock has failed, ensure the blades are covered with a protective sheath or thick material, and store them out of reach of children and others, or dispose of them safely to prevent any accidental injury.
- Contact the Manufacturer: Reach out to CORONA CLIPPER INC to report the issue and inquire about potential replacement or recall information.
- Report the Incident: File a detailed report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov or by calling their hotline. Your report helps identify patterns and prompt further investigation or action.
Manufacturer’s Response
CORONA CLIPPER INC has indicated that they have responded to this incident report. Specific details of their response are not available in this report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.