Dunno what wraper's experience is, but I wouldn't have suspected any problem.
I use 28 pin SOIC chip, which is exactly half the body size/weight and less than half the pins to support it. It won't fall off without help.
I have some obsolete boards. I occasionally remove and recycle some chips off them if/when needed. I just shot a board at 400C, 100C higher than I normally use, and the chip doesn't budge... even if I hold the board sideways.
Removed heat, waited a few secs, and the chip easily falls off with a bump, though.