PALONE 4000V Electric Fly Swatter Bug Zapper Racket (2-in-1, USB-C rechargeable)
Product description
The essentials
If you’re dealing with the kind of flying pests that appear out of nowhere—flies, and mosquitoes especially—this PALONE 4000V Electric Fly Swatter Racket is built around two simple approaches. You can use it like a manual fly swatter, or switch to an automatic mode where a purple UV-style light is meant to attract insects and then zap them.
On paper, it’s a practical indoor/outdoor bug catcher that aims to remove the hassle of sticky traps. The trade-off is that it’s still a light-and-grid device: it tends to make the most sense when insects are actively flying around and when you can place it where they’re likely to come to the light.
What it does in everyday use
There are two modes, selected by turning on the corresponding button.
In manual mode (switching on “ON1”), you aim the racket at the flying insect and give it a hit. It’s the closest thing to a classic swatter, just with a high-voltage grid that’s intended to kill on contact.
In automatic mode (switching on “ON2”), the purple light stays on and the racket’s design is meant to attract mosquitoes automatically, with the electrical grid doing the job once they get close.
A small, realistic example: if you’re sitting in a bedroom and a few mosquitoes keep circling near a window, you could place the racket on its base, switch on the automatic light mode, and let it do the “attract and capture” work while you’re not actively swatting.
Where the 4000V safety design matters
The headline is the “4000V” high-voltage grid, which the description says is designed to kill mosquitoes instantly. The part that’s more convincing—because it affects day-to-day peace of mind—is the three-layer safety net that’s intended to isolate the grid.
It includes a nickel-plated stainless steel outer mesh and an aluminium inner mesh, described as non-leakage and non-deformation. That’s also why the brand positions it as more child- and pet-friendly than a more exposed zapper.
Still, it’s not a toy. Even with a safety net, you’ll want to use it sensibly around kids and pets, keep fingers out of the mesh, and avoid leaving it where curious hands can press it repeatedly.
What you’ll notice about attraction and coverage
The automatic light mode uses 6 purple LED beads and is described as emitting a 365–400 nanometre wavelength UV light intended to attract mosquitoes, based on their phototropic behaviour. That means the device is geared towards insects that respond to light, rather than trying to “spray and eliminate” across a wide room.
You may find it works best when you can place it in the area where mosquitoes are coming in or where they tend to congregate—like near doors, patio areas, or a bedroom window—rather than expecting it to act like whole-room pest control.
Battery and charging reality (USB-C)
This is a rechargeable device with a built-in 1200mAh battery (not dry-cell). It includes indicator lights to show battery status, which is genuinely useful because it helps you avoid the “is it dead?” guessing game.
Charging is via USB-C, and the description mentions multi-option USB charging for when you run out of power “anytime and anywhere”. If you mainly use it on evenings at home or on a patio, the USB-C approach is convenient—though the actual runtime isn’t specified in the information provided, so it’s worth keeping expectations modest until you see how it performs for your use pattern.
How it fits your home (and when it might not)
It’s presented as suitable for kitchens, bedrooms, patio/outdoor areas, and other indoor/outdoor spaces. The dual-switch control is also described as safer for children: manual mode requires switching on “ON1” and pressing the high-voltage button on the back.
It’s a solid pick if you want something you can activate quickly—either to swat an individual insect or to run a light-attraction cycle in a specific spot.
It may not be the best match if you’re expecting broad, room-wide elimination, or if you’re mainly battling pests that aren’t drawn to light. It also depends quite a bit on positioning: if the insects aren’t close to the racket, the device can’t do much.
Tech specs
- Type: Electric fly swatter / bug zapper racket (2-in-1 manual + automatic)
- Voltage grid: 4000V high voltage grid
- UV light LEDs: 6 purple LED beads
- UV wavelength: 365–400 nanometre
- Safety net: three-layer safety net with nickel-plated stainless steel outer mesh and aluminium inner mesh
- Power: built-in rechargeable battery (1200mAh)
- Charging: USB-C
- Battery indicators: four indicator lights
Final verdict
Worth considering if you want a targeted mosquito/fly killer you can use either hands-on (manual swat) or passively (automatic light mode), with an enclosed safety-mesh design and USB-C recharging. It’s more about helping you deal with flying insects where they’re active than offering “set and forget” whole-home coverage.
Avoid or be cautious if you need guaranteed results across a whole room, you don’t have a sensible placement spot, or you’re looking for something that doesn’t involve aiming, placing, and running a light attractor.
Mini FAQ
Does it work for both flies and mosquitoes?
The product description explicitly targets “flying insects” and mosquitoes, using a manual swatter hit approach and an automatic purple light attraction mode.
Is it rechargeable or does it use dry batteries?
It uses a built-in rechargeable battery (1200mAh) rather than dry cells, and it charges via USB-C.
How do the two modes differ?
Manual mode (ON1) is for you to aim at insects and swat, automatic mode (ON2) keeps the purple light on to attract mosquitoes, with the grid doing the killing.
Is it safe around children and pets?
It’s described as having a three-layer safety net intended to isolate the high-voltage grid and be friendlier to children and pets. That said, sensible handling and keeping fingers away from the mesh is still important.
Is it suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, it’s described as suitable for patio/outdoor places as well as indoor rooms like kitchens and bedrooms.