USN fundamentals

Universal Security Instruments, Inc. designs and markets safety products consisting primarily of smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms and related products. Its products include Smoke and Fire Alarms, Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Combo Smoke, CO & Gas Alarms, 10 Year Sealed Battery Alarms, Home Safety & Security, and Alarm Accessories. The company also markets products to the electrical distribution trade through its subsidiaries, which include electrical and lighting distributors as well as manufactured housing companies. The company was founded by Stephen C. Knepper and Michael L. Kovens in 1969 and is headquartered in Owings Mills, MD.