UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
                            WASHINGTON, DC 20549 

                                 FORM 10-Q 

(X)  Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarter ended December 31, 1998

( )  Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to _______________

Commission file number 0-7885

                   UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC.                    
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
       Maryland                                     52-0898545             
State of Incorporation                I.R.S. Employer Identification Number

10324 S. Dolfield Road, Owings Mills, MD                            21117  
(Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 410-363-3000
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to
the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. 
 
                        YES   X      NO _____
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 
 
      Date                        Class                  Shares Outstanding
February 12, 1999      Common Stock, $.01 par value            887,083
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          UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 

                                   INDEX 
 
Part  I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

          Item 1.   Financial Statements

          Consolidated balance sheets at December 31, 1998 and March 31,
          1998 

          Consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended
          December 31, 1998 and 1997 and three months ended December 31,
          1998 and 1997

          Consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended
          December 31, 1998 and 1997

          Notes to consolidated financial statements

          Item 2.  Management's discussion and analysis of results of
                   operations and financial condition
 
Part II -     OTHER INFORMATION

          Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
 
          Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports 

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(unaudited) 

<TABLE>
ASSETS 

<S>                                         <C>               <C>                 
                                           Dec 31, 1998     March 31, 1998
CURRENT ASSETS 
  Cash                                      $  100,981        $   133,377
  Accounts receivable: 
    Trade (less allowance for doubtful 
      accounts of $100,000 at December 31,
      1998 and March 31, 1998)                 608,870          1,248,023
    Officers and employees                       3,532              5,515

                                               612,402          1,253,538

  Inventories:
    Finished goods                           1,952,766          2,228,070
    Raw materials-foreign locations             19,911             83,728

                                             1,972,677          2,311,798

  Prepaid expenses                             132,340            142,793

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                         2,818,400          3,841,506

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE                  2,269,026          2,228,182

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT                       1,544,812          1,613,222

OTHER ASSETS                                     8,002             22,400

                                            $6,640,240         $7,705,310
</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
<S>                                          <C>              <C>
                                             Dec 31, 1998   March 31, 1998 
CURRENT LIABILITIES
  Short-term borrowings                      $   545,217      $   969,326 
  Current maturity of long-term debt              34,940           91,190 
  Accounts payable                               380,994          583,910 
  Accrued liabilities                             48,803           66,672 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                      1,009,954        1,711,098 

LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion           1,234,957        1,246,861 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
  Common stock, $.01 par value per share;
    authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued
    887,083 shares at December 31, 1998
    and 811,397 shares at March 31, 1998           8,870            8,114 
  Additional paid-in capital                  10,499,447       10,453,930 
  Retained deficit                            (6,112,988)      (5,714,693) 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                     4,395,329        4,747,351 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 6,640,240      $ 7,705,310 

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
<S>                                            <C>            <C>
                                                For the Nine Months Ended 
                                               Dec 31, 1998   Dec 31, 1997 

Net sales                                      $ 7,657,038    $ 8,979,319 

Cost of goods sold                               6,597,185      7,440,586 

                                                 1,059,853      1,538,733

Research and development expense                   114,223        214,043

Selling, general and administrative expense      1,505,557      1,541,812 

Operating loss                                    (559,927)      (217,122)

Other income (expense):
  Interest income                                    2,705          2,287
  Interest expense                                (181,670)      (210,176)
  Other                                               (247)        (3,477)

                                                  (179,212)      (211,366)

LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS
OF JOINT VENTURE                                  (739,139)      (428,488)

Equity in earnings of joint venture                340,844         82,883 

NET LOSS                                       $  (398,295)   $  (345,605)

Per common share amounts:
  Basic and diluted                            $      (.46)   $      (.43)

Weighted average number of common
  shares outstanding
    Basic and diluted                              857,341        811,397

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
<S>                                            <C>             <C>
                                               For the Three Months Ended 
                                              Dec 31, 1998    Dec 31, 1997 

Net sales                                      $2,019,608      $2,326,044

Cost of goods sold                              1,707,575       2,059,124 

                                                  312,033         266,920 

Research and development expense                   47,860          71,649 

Selling, general and administrative expense       516,658         499,156 

Operating loss                                   (252,485)       (303,885)

Other income (expense):
  Interest income                                     176             345 
  Interest expense                                (65,684)        (63,294)
  Other                                                 3          (4,901)

                                                  (65,505)        (67,850)

LOSS BEFORE EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSS)
  OF JOINT VENTURE                               (317,990)       (371,735)

Equity in earnings (loss) of joint venture        122,282         (13,281)

NET LOSS                                       $ (195,708)     $ (385,016)

Per common share amounts:
  Basic and diluted                            $     (.21)     $     (.47) 

Weighted average number of common
  shares outstanding
    Basic and diluted                             911,351         811,397

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)

<TABLE>
<S>                                                  <C>          <C>
                                                    For the Nine Months Ended 
                                                   Dec 31, 1998   Dec 31, 1997
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net loss                                           $(398,295)   $  (345,605)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                      106,984        117,155 
    (Undistributed) distributed earnings of
      joint venture                                    (40,844)       167,117
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
      Decrease in accounts receivable                  641,136        649,937
      Decrease in inventories and prepaid expenses     349,574        581,301
      Decrease in accounts payable and
        and accrued expenses                          (220,785)      (628,581)
      Decrease (increase) in other assets               14,398         (2,000)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES              452,168        539,324

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Purchases of property and equipment                  (38,574)        (1,785)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Net repayment of short-term debt                    (424,109)      (521,969)
  Principal payments on long-term debt                 (11,904)       (10,794)
  Payment on legal settlement                          (56,250)       (56,250)
  Sale of common stock                                 100,000
  Purchase of common stock                             (53,727)               

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES                 (445,990)      (589,013)

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                  (32,396)       (51,474)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period       133,377        150,452 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD          $  100,981    $    98,978 

Supplemental information:
  Interest paid                                     $ 181,670    $   340,780 
  Income taxes paid                                       -               -   

</TABLE>

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 

Statement of Management - The financial information included herein is
unaudited and does not include all disclosures normally included in financial
statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The interim financial information should be read in connection
with the financial statements and related notes in the Company's annual
report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 1998. The results for the
interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the
year. The accompanying interim information reflects all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim
periods.

Per Share Data - The Company implemented Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings per Share" for all periods
presented which requires presentation of basic and diluted earnings per
share amounts and a reconciliation for all periods presented of the
respective calculations. Basic and diluted net income per share are computed
by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common and
potential dilutive common (if any) shares outstanding during the period. The
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the 1997 periods
have been restated to reflect the one-for-four reverse stock split effective
March 9, 1998.

New Accounting Pronouncements - The Company implemented SFAS No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures About Segments
of An Enterprise and Related Information" effective April 1, 1998. These
standards specify the presentation and disclosure requirements for
comprehensive income and segment information.

Common Stock - On September 2, 1998, the Company sold 113,636 shares of
common stock to the Chairman of the Board of the Company at a price of $.88
cents per share (the mean between the closing bid and asked prices on NASDAQ)
or an aggregate of $100,000. On November 12, 1998, the Board of Directors
authorized the Company to purchase up to 100,000 shares of the Company's
common stock. During the quarter ended December 31, 1998, pursuant to the
stock purchase program, the Company repurchased 37,950 shares at a cost of
$53,727.

Income Taxes - No income tax provision has been provided for the quarter and
nine months ended December 31, 1998 because of the Company's unrecognized
deferred income tax benefits related to the carryforward of prior years'
operating losses.

Joint Venture - The Company maintains a 50% interest in a joint venture with
a Hong Kong corporation (Hong Kong joint venture) which has manufacturing
facilities in the People's Republic of China, for the manufacturing of
consumer electronic products. The following represents summarized income
statement information of the Hong Kong joint venture for the nine months
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:
<TABLE>
<S>                             <C>                 <C>
                                   1998                1997   

            Net sales           $5,691,106          $5,420,912
            Gross profit         1,432,620           1,084,021
            Net income             681,689             165,767
</TABLE>

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION 

Nine Months Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to
Nine Months Ended December 31, 1997
 
Sales - Net sales for the nine months ended December 31, 1998
were $7,657,038 compared to $8,979,319 for the comparable nine
months in the prior fiscal year, a decrease of $1,322,281. Net
sales of telecommunications products decreased by $1,589,983 and
security products decreased by $258,489 while net sales of video
products increased by $526,191 from the comparable period of the
previous year. The decrease in telecommunications products sales
was due to lower sales of certain of the Company's Caller ID
products. The decrease in security sales was due to a decreased
demand by certain of its private label customers. The increase in
video sales was due to increased demand for certain of the
Company's video products by a private label customer.

Net Income - The Company reported a net loss of $398,295 for
the nine months ended December 31, 1998 compared to a net loss of
$345,605 for the corresponding nine months of the prior fiscal
year. The Company's gross margin declined by $478,880, which was
due to the decline in sales described above. Additionally,
expenses declined by $136,075 and increased equity in earnings of
the Hong Kong Joint Venture as described below.

Expenses - Research, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased by $136,075 from the comparable nine months in the
prior year. As a percentage of sales, research, selling, general
and administrative expenses were 21% for the nine months ended
December 31, 1998 and 20% for the same period in the prior fiscal
year. The most significant reason for the decrease in expenses
was the savings resulting from the implementation of the
Company's cost reduction program.
 
Interest Expense and Income - The Company's interest expense, net
of interest income, decreased to $178,965 for the nine months
ended December 31, 1998 from $207,889 for the comparable period in
1997. The decrease in interest expense is due largely to a
decrease in short-term debt.

Three Months Ended December 31, 1998 Compared to
Three Months Ended December 31, 1997
 
Sales - Net sales for the three months ended December 31, 1998
were $2,019,608 compared to $2,326,044 for the comparable three
months in the prior fiscal year, a decrease of $306,436. Net
sales of security products decreased by $505,255, as compared
to the quarter ended December 31, 1997. Net sales of
telecommunications products increased by $158,515 and video
products increased by $40,304 from the same quarter last year. 

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION 

The increase in telecommunications sales was due to an increased
demand for certain of the Company's telecommunications products
by a private label customer. The increase in video sales was
due to higher demand for certain of the Company's video products
to a private label customer. The decrease in security products was
due to decreased demand for certain of the Company's security
products.

Net Income - The Company reported a net loss of $195,708 for the
quarter ended December 31, 1998 compared to a net loss of
$385,016 for the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year.
The primary reason for the decrease in net loss was higher
gross margins and increased equity in earnings of the Hong Kong
Joint Venture.

Expenses - Research, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased by $6,287 from the comparable three months in the
prior year. As a percentage of sales, research, selling, general
and administrative expenses were 28% for the three months ended
December 31, 1998 and 25% for the same period in the last fiscal
year.

Interest Expense and Income - The Company's interest expense, net
of interest income, increased from $62,949 for the three months
ended December 31, 1997 to $65,508 for the current quarter in
1998.

Financial Condition and Liquidity - Cash needs of the Company are
currently met by funds generated from operations and its line of
credit with a financial institution, which supplies both
short-term borrowings and letters of credit to finance foreign
inventory purchases. The Company's line of credit is based on
specified percentages of the Company's accounts receivable and
inventory. Approximately $611,776 has been utilized in letter of
credit commitments and short-term borrowings as of December 31,
1998. As of December 31, 1998, the amount available for borrowings
under the line was approximately $150,000, based on the specified
percentages.

The outstanding principal balance of the revolving credit line is
payable upon demand. The interest rate on the revolving credit
line is equal to 1.5% in excess of the prime rate of interest
charged by the Company's lender. The loan is collateralized by
the Company's accounts receivable and inventory and a parcel of
undeveloped real estate. During the nine months ended December
31, 1998, working capital decreased by $321,962.

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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION 

Operating activities provided cash of $452,168 for the nine months ended
December 31, 1998. This was primarily due to the reduction of inventories and
prepaid expenses of $349,574 and accounts receivable of $641,136, partially
offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $220,785. For the same period
last year, operating activities provided cash of $539,324.

Investing activities used cash of $38,574 in the current period and used cash
of $1,785 in the same period last year. The increase resulted from purchases
of equipment.

Financing activities used cash of $455,990, primarily due to net repayment of
short-term debt of $424,109. For the same period last year, financing
activities used cash of $589,013, primarily due to the net repayment of
short-term debt of $521,969.

The Company believes that its line of credit and its working capital provide
it with sufficient resources to meet its requirements for liquidity and
working capital in the ordinary course of its business over the next twelve
months, depending on the ability of the Company to retain its financing,
which may be dependent upon the Company's results of operations.

Hong Kong Joint Venture - Net sales of the joint venture for the nine months
and three months ended December 31, 1998 were $5,691,106 and $1,713,140,
respectively, compared to $5,420,912 and $1,247,285, respectively, for the
comparable nine months and three months in the prior fiscal year.

The net income for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 1998
was $681,689 and $244,564, compared to net income of $165,767 and net loss of
$26,562, respectively, in the comparable nine months and three months last
year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $958,095 (17% of sales) and
$326,262 (19% of sales), respectively, for the nine months and three months
ended December 31, 1998 and were $1,066,267 (20% of sales) and $377,900 (30%
of sales) for the comparable periods last year.

Cash needs of the Hong Kong joint venture are currently met by funds
generated from operations.  During the nine months ended December 31, 1998,
working capital increased by $754,800 from $1,760,188 on March 31, 1998 to
$2,514,988 on December 31, 1998.

Year 2000 Compliance - The Company believes that the impact of the year 2000
issue will not have a material effect on results of operations. However, the 
Company is in the process of hiring a consultant to review its computer
operations and anticipates completing any required changes during calendar
year 1999. The Company relies on a third-party vendor for its EDI operations
and has been informed that their system is Year 2000 Compliant. The Company
has been advised by its major supplier that its manufacturing facilities are
Year 2000 Compliant. The majority of the Company's customers are publicly-
traded retailers.

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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
PART II 

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

          On October 29,1998, the Company held its Annual Meeting
          of Shareholders. The only matter submitted to the
          shareholders for a vote was the election of directors.

          The nominees submitted for election as directors were
          Michael L. Kovens, Steven C. Knepper, Harvey Grossblatt,
          Gary Goldberg and Ronald Frank. At least 669,657 shares
          were voted in favor of each director, and no more than
          8,320 shares were voted to withhold approval of any director.
          As a result, Messrs. Kovens, Knepper, Grossblatt, Goldberg
          and Frank were elected to serve as directors until the
          next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company and
          until their successors are duly elected and qualified. 

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          (b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the
              quarter for which this report is filed.
 
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UNIVERSAL SECURITY INSTRUMENTS, INC. 
SIGNATURE 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. 
 
 
                               UNIVERSAL SECURITY
                               INSTRUMENTS, INC. 
 
 
 
Dated:  February 12, 1999      Harvey Grossblatt            
                               HARVEY GROSSBLATT 
                               President, Chief Financial Officer

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