Official Response to Comments Made in a Public Forum
Page Published January 7, 2026
Due to recent activities that are in direct violation of our Code of Conduct, which is publicly available on our website, SparkFun has determined that it can no longer transact with Adafruit Industries. Please see the official communication we sent to Adafruit below. Without oversharing, recent violations include:
- Sending and forwarding offensive, antagonistic, and derogatory emails and material to SparkFun employees, former employees and customers
- Inappropriately involving a SparkFun customer with a private matter
We understand this may be frustrating. From time to time, we have to make difficult business decisions and this decision was made after thoughtful consideration. We wish Adafruit the best in future endeavors. Please note, SparkFun continues to embrace our strong reseller network - for SparkFun-original products, Teensy, and a multitude of other products. Please see our distributor map below.
Update: January 14, 2026
Aside from directing to this official statement, SparkFun has not made any public posts, comments, or submissions about this situation on external forums or platforms. Any suggestion otherwise is incorrect. This statement is our only public communication on the matter. We are focused on moving forward and continuing to serve our customers and community.
Communication sent to Adafruit:
