I agree, if properly installed, it should not be a problem- however, I suspect a lot are not properly installed. When we moved into this house, the OTR microwave was installed through drywall only- wow, I'm surprised it didn't topple from the wall at some point. We probably would not have known this if not for the fact that the previous owners "stole" the microwave and didn't bother to rehang it when their agent threated them. DH had to modify the mounting plate in order for it to be bolted into the studs, and knowing him, he bought bigger bolts to do the job.
You post title reminded me of our little 20 inch (old fashioned) TV that is in our master bedroom. It use to sit on top of a high dresser and one night we had a 7.4 earthquake come rumbling in around 2am. DH had to get out of bed and brace the TV so it wouldn't fall on the poor dog who slept next to the dresser. The next day we went out and bought earthquake straps for the TV and attached it to the wall. There are lots of things that can be issues, depending on where you live. Considering that I grew up in earthquake country, and have been through quite a few, you'd think I'd know better. It's easy to overlook that sort of thing until it's too late and the worst happens.
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